The weight of Maya’s emotions pressed down on her, leaving her feeling drained and raw. Exhausted from the relentless battle of resisting her feelings, the ceaseless running and hiding, she stood at the edge of surrender. Yet fear clawed at her chest, binding her in the conflict between duty and desire. How could she ever be with Tay, a prince of darkness, a demon, without betraying her ancestors and forsaking everything she had been raised to defend?
But deep down, she knew the truth, and it felt hypocritical to deny it any longer. Despite everything, despite the centuries-old hatred between their kinds, she wanted him. She craved the warmth of his touch, the safety of his presence, the quiet strength he brought her when the world around them felt so heavy. Even when she’d been with Krau
