Nyra will bargain with Hell itself if that is what it takes to save her brother. When Lucen's mysterious illness turns deadly, desperation leads her to an infernal broker and a contract secured with the one thing she can never earn back: her own life. The bargain summons Azrath, an ancient demon lord who understands every cruel clause written into infernal law and immediately realizes Nyra's agreement is anything but ordinary. What begins as a transaction becomes a dangerous bond neither of them fully understands. Nyra refuses to be obedient collateral, and Azrath, accustomed to power becoming command, finds himself fascinated by the mortal woman who demands answers instead of mercy. Their attraction burns hotter as the contract tightens, but desire is only one part of the price. Hidden language in the agreement is changing the rules, Lucen is showing impossible signs of change, and something old enough to frighten even Azrath has noticed the connection forming between them. Every attempt to protect Nyra seems to deepen the bond, while every secret risks turning trust into another weapon. Surrounded by wards, blood magic, and enemies who know exactly where to strike, Nyra must discover whether a contract designed to consume can be rewritten by choice. Azrath can fight monsters, laws, and Hell itself, but the most dangerous clause may be the one neither of them saw coming: the heart was never supposed to become part of the bargain.
Nyra will bargain with Hell itself if that is what it takes to save her brother. When Lucen's mysterious illness turns deadly, desperation leads her to an infernal broker and a contract secured with the one thing she can never earn back: her own life. The bargain summons Azrath, an ancient demon ...