Beaten by fate at every step I’ve taken, I resigned to live the rest of my days as a slave. Hard work doesn’t scare me. It helps me grow numb. Until she comes along—my princess. She wakes things in me that I’ve long thought dead such as the joy of living, the desire for recognition, the drive to succeed, and…even the longing for love. As a fallen man, I’ve hit the very bottom of the Rorrim society. Now, the only way is up. But no matter how far I’ve come or how high I’ve climbed, Ari is still as unattainable to me as a distant star. With the secrets of my past looming over me, my success can only be fleeting. Will happiness forever remain only an illusion for Ari and me? _________ Rise of a Fallen Man is book 2 in the trilogy A Look in the Mirror, and it ends with he HFN for our couple. It contains graphic scenes of intimacy, potential triggers, and discussions on mature themes. Intended for mature readers. All books in A Look in the Mirror trilogy follow the story of the same couple and should be read in order.