The Nexus — Cassandra Cade

The Prophecy of the Skulls wont be forgotten. And the rise of the Darklighter cannot be stopped. Highest Priestess, and Shadow Mistress, Rowan Adonica faces the challenge of her life, one which will affect all of her other lifetimes in this saga of the Chronicles. Born to be the undoing of her people, Rowan will fight fate to prevent the world's demise by her hand. Her soulmate, Sevyn Astara, is the Seventh Son of a Seventh Son, and heir to a secret destiny he will only realize through Rowan. But there is another contender for Rowan's love, that of her closest confidante and personal guard. Jag Sutek complicates Rowan's heart and mind. His ascent to pwer is fueled by the dark forces seeking to unite the Thirteen Skulls which opens the Nexus,the gateway to the heavens. Igniting a colonial war and spurred by a love triangle, Rowan must stop the Nexus and the Shyam's minions or lose everything she holds dear.