Their hunt leads them to Sora, a young acolyte living in the temple of the South Wind and studying to become a warrior of the Goddess. So far, Sora’s experience of monastic life has been disappointingly dull. When she learns of the Shade’s resurgence--and their hunt for the key to the Dark God's prison--she has no choice but to stop them.
Crash, the dark assassin, has been training in the Hive to reach his full potential as a Grandmaster. He doesn't expect to see Sora's face again. He thought he had walked away from her forever. Now reunited against their old enemy, he can't help but think of what could still be. Will he succumb to his feelings, at the cost of everything?
T. L. Shreffler is a noblewoman living in the mystical forests of Snohomish County, WA. She enjoys exploring the unknown reaches of her homeland and unearthing rare artifacts in thrift stores. She holds a Bachelors in Eloquence (English) and is author of The Cat's Eye Chronicles (YA Fantasy), The Dragon Pearl Series (YA Fantasy) and The Wolves of Black River (Paranormal Romance.) She has previously been published in Eclipse: A Literary Anthology and The Northridge Review.