Alexandria never thought she would dread turning eighteen quite this much. As her birthday approaches, she is destined to Awaken and become the second Apollyon, an event that could trigger devastating consequences. After a disastrous incident forced her forbidden love, Aiden, to illegally cover up her actions, Alex is walking a dangerously thin line with the powerful Council. Meanwhile, her training sessions with Seth are pushing them closer together, resulting in new and unwanted Apollyon marks that bind their fates even tighter. As if the pressure of her impending Awakening was not enough, Alex uncovers a shocking truth that forces her to question everything. She must choose between the two guys she thought she could trust: Aiden, who has always risked his life to protect her, and Seth, who has been hiding crucial secrets from the very beginning. With ancient gods entering the chaotic game that has become her life, Alex will soon discover if true love is actually strong enough to rewrite her inescapable destiny.