Betrayal and tragedy have stolen everything from Ayela. Desperate and alone, she must decide between accepting a deal from the notorious God of Death and Desire, or forging her own path for survival. Yet, with each choice she makes, the future grows more uncertain. As she navigates a world of magic and intrigue, where the gods play mortals as puppets on their eternal stage, Ayela finds herself drawn to someone she never expected to love. But with her own heart at stake, can she afford to follow her feelings? Will she emerge from the ashes of her past, or be consumed by the shadows that haunt her?

TROPES 
Found Family, Pantheon of Gods, Evil is Sexy, Elemental Magic, Underworld, The Underdog, Deal with The Devil, LGBT, Friends to Lovers, Flawed Gods, You Were My Brother

TRIGGER WARNINGS 
Abuse, Gore, Addiction, Abandonment

For fans of dark fantasy, slow-burn romance, and villainous gods.
Perfect for readers who love Dungeons & Dragons, morally grey characters, and high-stakes adventure.