Ruthless Vows

The dramatic finale of the intensely romantic and beautifully crafted saga that began with "Divine Rivals" unfolds. Two weeks have elapsed since Iris Winnow returned home, battered and heartbroken, from the front lines, yet the conflict persists. Roman remains missing, and the city of Oath lingers in a state of denial and ignorance. When Iris and Attie receive a new opportunity to report on Dacre's activities, they seize it, venturing westward again despite the evident dangers. They are acutely aware that the war will soon reach a city that is ill-prepared and crumbling under the chancellor's rule. Meanwhile, Roman awakens in Dacre’s domain with no recollection of his past. Assured that his memories will resurface, he begins to write articles for Dacre, unsure of his role in the grander scheme of the war. A peculiar letter arriving through a wardrobe door initially evokes suspicion in Roman, but soon curiosity takes over. As he develops a correspondence with this enigmatic writer, Roman faces a critical choice: to align with Dacre or to betray the deity who restored him. As the shadows deepen, drawing Roman and Iris back toward each other, they'll risk everything—their hearts and futures—to sway the war’s outcome.