The crown called her queen.Now the magical world wants her dead.Bree Holloway thought touching an ancient crown was the end of her story.Turns out, it was just the beginning of her nightmare.The Council of Five has ruled the magical realm for centuries-and they didn't survive this long by sharing power. When shockwaves ripple through their carefully balanced world, they dispatch their most expendable weapon to investigate: Thane, a Feeder who's spent his entire life being treated as disposable.His mission? Assess the threat. Eliminate if necessary.But Bree isn't the power-hungry heir he expected.She's a trauma survivor who just wants to keep her found family safe.And when her Ether starts awakening dormant magic in Gray, Rhett, Jace, Theo, and Wes, everything Thane thought he understood-about loyalty, control, and survival-starts to unravel.Now they're all running.From the Council.From magic-hunters.From anyone who sees Bree's bloodline as a weapon-or a threat. And some truths about who Bree really is may be more dangerous than anything hunting her. The mist is rising.Bonds are forming.And the magical world is about to learn: Some queens don't ask for a throne.They take it.Into the Ether is the second book in The Ether Chronicles, a slow-burn why choose fantasy romance featuring: A reluctant queen discovering her true powerFive protective men with awakening magicA morally gray Feeder questioning everything he's been taughtCenturies-old political secrets with explosive consequencesFound family becoming chosen family (with some very pretty complications)Perfect for fans of reluctant royalty, enemies-to-lovers slow burns, and magic that demands everything you're willing to give.