WHEN DARKNESS CALLS TO HER, HIS LOVE IS HER LAST HOPE.

Kieran should have expected that escaping the Vanguard would mean stepping into an even more treacherous reality. But some lessons have to be learned the hard way. With Tessa and their friends by his side, they flee to the Clearborn base, a rebel stronghold intent on dismantling AURA from within. For a brief moment, it seems they’ve found a sanctuary, a chance to breathe and prepare to rescue her brother. But as Kieran digs deeper, he can't ignore the reality. Peace here is only an illusion, with the Clearborn’s ranks hiding lies, shifting loyalties, and games of power rivaling those of the Vanguard.

As Kieran and Tessa edge closer to locating her brother, their journey awakens forces beyond their control. An ancient, explosive relic stirs within reach, and the very magic they depend on grows volatile, threatening to consume them. With each step, Kieran is forced to question if they’re in control... or merely pieces in someone else’s deadly game.

As his bond with Tessa deepens, a haunting question lingers: Can he pull her back from the shadows that call to her, or will their journey end with them as strangers on opposite sides? Torn between love and loyalty, Kieran faces an impossible choice: one that may cost him everything, including the world they’ve risked everything to protect.

Forge Our Fate in Light is the explosive conclusion to Nicole Thorner’s epic trilogy, a tale of love, loyalty, and the hidden costs of truth. Perfect for fans of the magic-infused journey of Legendborn and the dark intrigue of The Cruel Prince, this final installment will keep listeners on edge until the final tick, where no one’s motives are pure, and every alliance has a price.