The Shadow Prince's Curse

Kaelan Vareth saved the world by embracing the darkness he was born to carry. But the darkness did not leave him unchanged.
After sacrificing himself to imprison the ancient force known as the Hollow King, Kaelan disappears into the shadows, leaving behind the woman who refused to abandon him. The kingdoms of Aveloria believe their greatest threat is gone.
They are wrong.

When Kaelan returns months later, he is no longer the prince they remember. He commands a powerful shadow army, carries a forbidden crown, and believes the only way to protect the world is to control it.

Lyra Veyne refuses to accept that the man she loves has been lost forever.

But saving Kaelan may require her to face the truth she fears most:
The darkness did not steal his heart.
It changed his purpose.

As ancient secrets about the Shadow Kings are uncovered, old prophecies awaken, and kingdoms prepare for war, Lyra must decide whether to stand against the Shadow Prince or fight beside him one final time.

Because the greatest battle is not between light and darkness.

It is between the man Kaelan was...
and the ruler he is becoming.

The crown has returned.
The curse has awakened.
And love may be the only force powerful enough to bring a fallen prince home.