He can burn down worlds for her, but he can't outrun his past. Three months after waging war on Shanghai's supernatural overlords, Aaron is consumed by one freeing Willow from the eternal prison of the Shadowland's eternal prison. Meanwhile, real estate mogul Stephen Chen smuggles a cryptic message to his daughter Audrey from government Retrieve a mysterious "code" in Hong Kong that could secure Chen's freedom. Take Aaron. But trust no one. Audrey reluctantly reunites with the man who destroyed her world. And yet, their connection burns—dangerous, undeniable. As they hunt through supernatural realms, centuries-old secrets unravel. A shocking web of betrayal emerges, forcing an impossible choice on Free the ghost who claimed his soul or save the woman who now holds his heart. Some debts are paid in blood. Some demand the ultimate sacrifice. Legends of the Middle Kingdom Book THE RECKONING continues the heart-stopping journey through realms of desire and despair, where ancient grudges demand their due and love is both weapon and wound. Perfect for fans of V.E. Schwab and Karen Marie Moning who crave stories with supernatural depth.