Of Blood and Banes: The Arterian Series, Book 2

Sanctuary was supposed to be waiting for her in the Dragon Lands. It isn't.

Katerina Blackwind has crossed impossible distances to reach a place of safety, only to find herself at the center of a storm she never saw coming. A desperate king is hunting her — not for her crimes, but for the ancient, dormant power sleeping inside her that she barely understands herself. With his forces tightening around her like a noose, Kat faces a devastating truth: the Dragon Lands are not a refuge. They're a battlefield.

And the war for her heart is just as brutal.

Cole's lies still burn like open wounds, yet the connection between them refuses to die quietly. Then there's Darian — enigmatic, dangerous, and fundamentally her enemy — whose pull on her is as infuriating as it is undeniable. In this sweeping fantasy romance, navigating a love triangle feels less like a choice and more like choosing which blade to fall on. Trust is a currency Kat can no longer afford, and every alliance she builds could crumble with a single whispered secret.

As the second book in The Arterian Series raises the stakes to kingdom-shattering heights, Kat must unravel the truth about her power, her enemies, and the men who claim to want her heart — before someone else decides her fate for her.

The crown, the power, the love — only one thing is certain. Someone is lying.