Lyra's Summer dreams come true, but her first rejection sparks is he a villain or a victim?Lyra has found the happiness she once thought was only a dream with her Summer Mate. He is everything she could have hoped for, and with his unwavering loyalty, she has finally found peace and restored her faith in fate.However, the shadow of Axel's rejection still lingers, and his unrelenting presence sparks questions about his true intentions.As a dissenting coalition emerges in the kingdom, Axel's involvement comes into question, forcing Lyra to confront her feelings and decide whether he is truly the villain or the victim.This book series is an Adult Fantasy Romance not intended for young readers. The characters in this book have multiple partners and fated mates. (Why choose) These relationships are inclusive.**This book will end on a cliffhanger!**If you are not comfortable with LGBTQ+, multiple partners, open relationships, or poly, please avoid this book series.**Themes and tropes in this book bonded, bullying, cliffhanger, enemies to lovers, fated mates, forced proximity, inst-love, love triangle, multiple pov, other-women-drama, second chance, secret identity, slow burn, smut/sexually graphic scenes with explicit language & description, soulmates, steamy/suggestive scenes, unrequited love