Promised to the Light. Hunted by the Dark. Two things happen the night Elidi Brant is attacked. She learns she's not human, and she is saved by the impressive and, also definitely not human, Kol Valco. Kol tells her something big and world-breaking is after her, but he promises to protect her until she “ascends.” Elidi doesn't know what ascending means or how to access the abilities Kol insists she has, but she trusts him. The claws and fur he can sprout at will make her feel safe. However, safety is a fragile thing and the force after her is more powerful than Elidi can imagine. With the clock on Elidi’s mortality ticking, she must find a way to access her gifts or kill them both in the process.

One would think surviving a run-in with the Goddess of Night would earn a girl some kind of respect… Elidi has gone to Tegwood—to train for ascension. Unfortunately, The Eggther pack hasn’t exactly rolled out the red carpet. When Elidi’s attacked, the elders make one thing clear: The only way they’ll extend their protection is if she banishes her Vargar guardian and takes the bond with one of their own. But Elidi’s done being pushed around by gods and guardians who think they know better. Nothing can stop a goddess ascended.

Ascended, bonded, and ready for battle. The honeymoon is over. Grim needs a rescue, and Elidi will have to go through an Original Goddess to get him back. But taking down the Queen of Black Peak will be impossible without a celestial weapon. In order forge a weapon strong enough to bring Vayda’s reign to an end, Elidi must strike an alliance with the most elusive god of them all. Zeus. Finding him won’t be easy, and surviving will be even harder. Especially when Vayda isn't alone in her determination to end Elidi's new immortal life. With forces converging against her, Elidi must risk everything to save the people she loves. Long live the queen.