She burned for justice. Now it's her heart that might turn to ash. Alina has claimed her power—and with it, the first strike against the nobles who tried to break the cursed prince. But revenge has a cost. The deeper she dives into court politics, the further she drifts from the one person who once understood her best: Prince Sheen. Their bond should be unbreakable. Yet silence, secrecy, and unspoken feelings have created a rift that swords never could. As enemies close in and betrayal festers behind silk curtains, Alina must decide: will she cling to vengeance… or reach for the love she no longer dares to trust? Rich with slow-burn emotion, dangerous alliances, and a love that refuses to die, Book 5 of the Eclipsed Destinies saga is where hearts break, loyalties bend, and destiny sharpens its blade. Perfect for readers who love: Emotionally complex heroines Cursed royal bloodlines Political fantasy with heart Slow-burn romance full of tension and longing Betrayal, inner conflict, and epic love that survives it all Power was never the enemy. But silence might be.