Nero Blood — Keary Taylor

Dominion's strong hold, the planet Isroth, is crawling with soldiers, and worse -- the Kinduri. Nova knew her mission was impossible, but hiding the truth of what she really is may be the most critical thing she's ever done.

Presented to Cyrillius as the fugitive he's been chasing for lunars, the last thing Nova expected was to be complimented and revered by the man, praised for her work. The destroyer of planets has offered her a job, and it's one Nova can't refuse.

She came to Isroth with a goal: kill Cyrillius. But something is wrong. She just…can't. Something is stopping her. Maybe she judged Valen for not being able to leave Cyrillius too harshly. Maybe he truly just can't.

Time is ticking. Because the longer it takes her to figure their freedom out, the more sense Cyrillius and Dominion is starting to make.