They proved their love was real. The world made sure it would hurt

Serai Valentin was born to be a weapon. Heir to House Valentin, she was raised in shadows—to kill beautifully, to turn grace into violence. But beneath her mother's gilded cage, she’s starving for a life that’s hers alone.

Cael Seraph was born to heal. A son of House Seraph, he carries light in his hands and sees what no one else does: that Serai is more than the blade her mother forged. He looks at her like she's worth burning for.

Their Houses are enemies. Where one rises, the other must fall.

But when Serai and Cael choose each other anyway, their bond becomes treason. To survive, they must face the Love’s Ascension Trial—an ancient labyrinth in the sky that tests not only their bodies, but their souls. Under a blood moon, every fear, every doubt, every hidden truth will be laid bare. If their love endures, they’ll be bound for eternity.