Revenge has a price. But what if the cost is her soul?

Months have passed since Meredith first arrived in Alder. No longer the innocent girl she once was, Meredith now lives at the mercy of her hatred, counting down the days until she can claim her revenge. With the help of her betrothed, she draws closer to the retribution she craves, but each step takes her deeper into darkness. Meredith must decide how far she's willing to go?and whether her vengeance is worth losing herself and becoming the very monster she's sworn to destroy.

Meanwhile, trapped in a kingdom crushed beneath Theros's oppressive rule, Connor desperately searches for the memories stolen from him. But Sunder is a dangerous place, where trust is scarce and betrayal waits at every turn. Drawn into a perilous game of deceit and shifting loyalties, Connor is forced onto a deadly path, compelled to fight for those who risked everything to save him. Can he reclaim the truth of who he is before it's too late?

Samantha Gillespie was born in Mexico, where she grew up with her family until they returned to the States at age eleven. An avid reader from a young age, Samantha discovered a passion for writing during her years in college, which would eventually lead to finishing her first book, The Kingdom Within.

Samantha considered pursuing a degree in English Literature, but despite her family and friend's encouragement, she opted for a more practical career in Business. Now, with the publication of her first book under her belt, she occasionally hits herself on the head for it. Samantha currently lives in Houston, TX with her husband, David, and their pets, Foxi, Squeaky, & Tabbigail.