<p><strong>The Viper. Caravan Butcher. Opal Slayer.&nbsp;</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Rhett Loniger was Lagonia&rsquo;s chief assassin tasked with protecting his empire by killing anyone deemed a threat...that is until he committed a crime worthy of his own execution by falling in love with the enemy. Now he&rsquo;s being hunted. But he and Liss can&rsquo;t evade their enemies when they&rsquo;re surrounded on all sides.</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>The cruel emperor of Lagonia is closing in on them and he isn&rsquo;t just intent on destroying Rhett. Emperor Jaikon won&#39;t be satisfied until he has dominated all of the kingdoms. With a powerful magical force on Jaikon&rsquo;s side Rhett is the only one willing to challenge him.</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>But how does one defeat an invincible foe?</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>In this breathtaking sequel to Opal Smoke time is running out before Rhett is torn away from Liss. Only one thing is certain in this deadly game he&#39;s playing. If Rhett wants answers he&rsquo;ll have to kill to get them.</strong></p>