Passion's Rising (Blood of the Sovereign #3)

In the shadows of Argent's gladiatorial arenas, a different battle rages. One fought not with swords or sorcery, but with secrets, schemes, and the alchemy of influence.

I am Tate, once an agent of the realm but now adrift in this city of intrigue. Bound to Jaelyn by the hand of the Soulstream, I have vowed to aid her quest for knowledge and growth. But Argent’s elite play a twisted game of power, using champions as pawns.

And I fear Jaelyn may become just another piece on their board.

As Jaelyn trains under the tutelage of the cunning Duras, I immerse myself in the city's underbelly, unraveling the web that ensnares its gladiators and nobles alike. What I uncover is more sinister than I imagined—a conspiracy that snakes through the arena's sands into the manor halls of Argent’s ruling families.

To help Jaelyn, I must match wits with forces that wield influence like a blade. But each new truth revealed casts my closest allies in a suspicious light. I can trust no one in this hall of mirrors where both danger and desire hide behind masks.

Except for Jaelyn.

Her passion resonates in my soul, warranting my faith when all else erodes it. As her mastery grows, so does our bond. Yet will it prove strong enough to withstand the crucible of this city where victory comes laced with poison?

The grand games of Argent have begun. Can Jaelyn and I play the noble houses against each other and emerge triumphant? Or will strings beyond our sight maneuver us like a marionette? As the realm beyond beckons, I'll move any piece necessary to ensure victory.

For I am Tate, and my role in this shadowy dance with destiny has only just begun.

From the blood-soaked sands of the arena to the gilded halls of the elite, the game of influence and intrigue plays on.

And I intend to win.