Hidden source with magic taken, will leave the realm plagued and forsakenA deal was made, and the price was paid. Now learn what happened when Merrick came to claim what was his.Life was taken the night Merrick came to collect his part of the deal, that evening starting a catalyst of events, including the twins' magic fully surfacing and a hidden secret being revealed no one even knew about-let alone realized was anything more than a myth. But as the days and months continue, leading up to the twins' next birthday, the struggles to control the new magic within and the loss surrounding the family are proving to be harder to manage. The Shadow of Darkness takes you back to Kiluemar, where you will discover more about the good and evil of the island, the twins' new abilities, even more secrets and truths, just how far someone would go to save the ones they love, and how even among the darkness shadows can lurk.Author Notes: This is part of a series and ends on a cliffhanger.Content Warning: This one is more mature than the first three in the series. Recommended for ages 14+ or a mature audience. For full content warning, please see author's website at www.kimberlymarraffino.com