She was sworn to preserve history. He was born to burn it down. Together, they could shatter an empire.

BellaDonna Frost has spent her life preserving history in the heart of the Capitol—but the truths she’s uncovered are more dangerous than any book could reveal.

Bella's reality comes crashing down. Everything she knew of her past, her mother, even the government is nothing but lies.

As she trains under the feared Damien Thane, the Shadower, Bella discovers powers she never imagined and a legacy that could change the fate of the city. But the Capitol’s walls hide more than secrets—loyalists, traitors, and enemies with abilities far stronger than her own are closing in.

Caught between duty, danger, and a growing, forbidden attraction, Bella must decide how far she’s willing to go to protect the city—and herself. In a world of shadows, lies, and magic, one historian will uncover the truth… and confront the power within.