I was thrown out of paradise, into the mortal realm, for a mistake I didn't make.


Born on the magical island of Elysium, heir to the Hunter territory, my life should have had a simple trajectory-become the best warrior I could, and one day take my father's place. But when I was twelve, Darkness spread through the island, and people needed someone to blame. The Oracle blamed me and five other girls, and the Elders banished us.


That was twelve years ago. I've never learned to truly belong in the mortal realm, but even if I could return to Elysium, I can't forgive the betrayal of my banishment. Especially not from my best friend, werewolf prince Luca Ferrar, who swore he would come for me...and didn't.


So when he shows up one night, it's too little too late. Because he isn't here to keep his promise to me. He's here because the Oracle prophesied again, spouting nonsense about how "the Six" as they call us, have to come back to stop the Darkness. To top it all off, Luca was sent for me because he's supposedly my fated mate, destined to stand at my side and help me fight the Darkness.


I have no intention of helping the people who destroyed my life. And I certainly don't believe in prophecy or fated mates. But my soul longs for Elysium, and no matter how hard I fight it, my body longs for the man Luca's become. Worse, if I'm not careful, my heart will start wanting him too.


Because something is deeply wrong in Elysium, and prophecy or no, Luca and I are the only ones who seem interested in fixing it. And there's a chance, just a small one, that Luca didn't betray me like I thought.