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child is born. A child is lost. In war, parenthood means carrying both joy and grief in the same breath. Ethan's failure costs Kelzar everything. yet even under Verusha's spell, Ethan fights to prove his loyalty. And when the Nucronians betray the Lorzakons, bonds of trust are shattered forever. From blood and loss to loyalty and betrayal, every choice forges the path ahead... and in the shadows, the Valwrings awaken. This paperback edition features exclusive bonus content, including the prequel short story "Pains of the Palace." (Not included in the Kindle edition.)