Their bond was fated by the gods, but their love must be earned.In a land ruled by gods and bound by fate, Runa bears the healing blessing of the Iyashite, a gift from the Goddess of Life. Her magic is sacred, powerful and dangerously coveted. When she's captured and brought before Keshin, the brutal warlord blessed by the God of War, her fate changes in an instant. The gods forge a divine bond between them, tying their destinies together. But to Runa, this connection is no gift. It's a life sentence chaining her to a mindless brute.Despite her reluctance, Keshin and Runa must face the difficulties of battle together. And the more she sees what lies beneath the warlord's armor, the more Runa is drawn to Keshin's unexpected honor. As they navigate fragile truces, looming threats, and the mysterious ways their powers intertwine, Runa must decide whether to defy the gods or embrace their will. And whether the man fate bound to her might just be the one her heart chooses.