Always and Forever. It was their vow-immortality, the gift that would bind Lucas and Leliana for all time. But forever is fragile, even for an immortal. When Lucas returns to his homeworld to visit his parents' kingdom, peace shatters. An assassination attempt reveals a web of hidden threats, and soon Lucas learns that loss isn't limited to mortal lives. Despite his eternal nature, he's faced with devastation that cuts deeper than death. As war shadows the realm, Lucas must confront Artemis Bloodworth-a dark sorcerer wielding the only weapon capable of ending his immortal life. To protect the crown he never knew was his, and a child who stirs memories of a love long gone, Lucas must unleash powers he's only begun to understand. But as old ties reignite and new enemies emerge, Lucas finds immortality isn't a shield-it's a burden. To save the kingdom, and perhaps his soul, he'll need to discover what "always and forever" truly means.