❝ Lies, lies, LIES! ❞ King Malachi's voice boomed, the sound strong enough to bring a heartbeat back into the lifeless ghouls just outside this door. ❝ I can't help you. And even if I could, I'd rather be sworn by the oath than be be your stupid puppet. ❞ Anger flared up in the king's black eyes. ❝ The kingdoms are falling, Adelina, and it would be a shame to see them crumble because of you.❞ * Adelina "Adele" is just beginning what is supposed to be an ordinary senior year of college. Juggling thoughts of the future, friends, and boys should be Adele's only problems, but when a mysterious bouncer, so-called prince shows up at a night club, ordinary is no longer an option.