She left to become stronger. Now, she must face the past she tried to outrun. After ten years in exile, Piper MacKenzie returns to Kiri—a city that remembers her as the girl who got the Chosen One killed. Trained by a legendary warrior, she’s no longer the weak recruit she once was. But Kiri is different now. War is brewing. Enemies lurk in the shadows. And the man who once led her squad—Takashi Okami—has become colder, deadlier, and unwilling to forgive the past. When whispers of betrayal and an old enemy resurface, Piper is thrust into a world of assassins, secrets, and a mission that could change the fate of the city forever. To survive, she must prove she belongs among the Veiled Blades—the elite assassins of Kiri. But with a target on her back and ghosts of the past haunting her every step, the greatest threat may not come from her enemies… but from the feelings she buried long ago. In a world of shadows, trust is a luxury. And love? A dangerous weakness. Prodigal Shadows is a spellbinding tale of magic, love, and treachery that will leave you questioning where the story ends, and the legend begins. Perfect for fans of dark fantasy who crave high stakes, heart-pounding romance, and unforgettable heroines.