The third book in the Fifth Republic series by USA Today and New York Times bestselling author Penelope Sky.
Can their love conquer the ultimate test? Don’t miss the gripping conclusion to Fleur and
Bastien’s story!
I drowned. I held my breath as long as I could, but then my lungs sucked in water hoping it was
air, and it was a painful and brutal ending, an agonizing drowning, my heart beating so hard
desperate for oxygen . . . until it just stopped. I could never forget it . . . even if I wanted to.
Bastien assumes our relationship is over. That I’ll run for the hills and wash my hands clean of
the most dangerous man in Paris. But I’m not going anywhere. Not now. Not ever. I ran before,
but not anymore. I can tell it means the world to him.
But the dangers haven’t passed. The Aristocrats want blood for their leader’s execution.
Bastien and his brother are still sworn enemies, and the gangs are beginning to riot against the
Fifth Republic. It’s the most dangerous time to be a French Emperor.
Bastien tells me all this . . . but I still won’t leave.
I know Bastien will keep me safe from all the monsters that lurk under the streets of Paris . . .
until he doesn’t. Until I’m captured by his enemies and taken from the City of Light. I know
Bastien will come for me. I know Bastien will kill every single one of them for taking me.
But will I be dead by the time he gets here . . . like last time?
