She won the battle for her mind. Now she must win her freedom.

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Torn from the people she loves and thrust into the hands of an enemy who understands her power far too well, Gemma Carpenter must face an unknown future alone. Without the Cornerstone’s warmth—or the steady presence of her companions—her hope falters, and fear holds her captive. What if she can’t escape this time?

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Brayden will burn the world down before he lets that happen. But enemies slow every step of their pursuit. The closer they get to Gemma, the clearer it becomes: someone has been preparing for her.

Now the group faces more than they bargained for—lands swallowed by silence, creatures that should not exist, and enemies who strike from the shadows with chilling precision.

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As Gemma fights to hold on to herself and Brayden races to reach her, both must confront the same truth—

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If she’s not saved in time, the world may lose far more than a Keeper.