A Bitter Affection

<p>Love was supposed to conquer all.</p><p><br></p><p>Then why did it lead to such devastating destruction? Rysburg is reduced to rubble the forest is burning and Ali lost the last person she could call family. She's broken and Nik doesn't know where to begin to help her.</p><p><br></p><p>While Ali and Nik struggle with the fallout of the attack on Rysburg Eli is left to fend for himself. Feeling utterly abandoned he finds solace in a new home and an enchanting stranger. But what appears to be a sanctuary has secrets of its own. And so does the girl with the captivating smile.</p><p><br></p><p>Forced to face new challenges and difficult journeys they must ask themselves-is this love worth fighting for?</p>