[This edition does not include the main character's dialogue accent] ¿ Book 3 of the Numen Chronicles ¿ When Zalith's attempt to save what remains of his people fails, he resorts to a last-ditch effort to get them to safety. But will his desperation to save them end with him losing everything he loves? *** The war in Eltaria has taken a turn for the worse. Zalith must do all he can to fight his enemies and save his people, but in his absence, the humans and their manifested deity have grown stronger. His losses increase drastically, and although he fears that involving Alucard will threaten his safety, he has no choice. Alucard and Zalith once again join forces to save what remains of his people, but when Zalith is pulled into a blinding gaze, the world he knew is torn from beneath his feet, and he begins to question his reality. Cursed with the horrific memories of the battle, Zalith's torment begins to consume him. Will the fear grip him forever? Will it keep him from doing as he pledged and destroy the Numen to protect Alucard? MxM Erotic Romance Gothic Suspense Soap Opera/Slice of Life (CW: explicit sexual content, dark fantasy themes, and mature subject matter)