A Curse of Ashes (The Eye of the Goddess Book 3)

About this book

Princess Lia of Locris never imagined she would become the savior of Ilion, the very nation she once prayed would burn. Yet, bound by a divine prophecy and the goddess’s command, she finds herself serving as the reluctant protector of a people she previously called enemies. As she navigates this dangerous new role, her life becomes inextricably linked to Prince Xander of Ilion. The pair shares a complex, high-stakes dynamic rooted in the classic enemies-to-lovers trope. Physically bonded, they experience each other’s pain, a connection that has evolved from grudging attraction into a profound, undeniable devotion. However, their path to happiness is barred by a cruel constraint: to retain the divine magic necessary to defend the realm, Lia must remain celibate, leaving their marriage unconsummated. With war closing in and the threat of total destruction looming, the weight of the prophecy becomes unbearable. Lia’s destiny requires the ultimate sacrifice—her life—to ensure the survival of those she has learned to love. As time runs out, Lia and Xander must fight to reconcile the goddess's rigid laws with the truth in their hearts, desperate to find a future before the prophecy demands its final, fatal price.