Ryker Lost without his mate, Ryker is driven to the point of madness. He won't let her escape her shadow. Not this time, not ever. But now, his enemies are threatening what was once lost. Will he find Kya before it's too late, or will he be forced to choose between his bond and the realm? Kya Having just evaded the clutches of death, Kya is now bound by the nightmare of her reality. Forced to bend until she breaks, she has to submit her will or face the wrath of dark forces. Can she make the choice to sacrifice more than just her own fate, or will she escape before she shatters? Zalen After the brutal murder of the King, Zalen's plan is thrust into motion, allowing him to take the opportunity to claim the Kingdom. With his new-found supremacy, he can finally capture his worthy prey-Maera. But his greatest prize is now in peril. Can he discover the veiled threat to his power, or will his reign come to an untimely end before it's even begun? Malina Malina struggles to bear the weight of what she's done. Unable to cope, she turns to the one thing that will help her forget. She finds it's the obstacle she must vanquish to complete the task that has been laid before her. Can she overcome the hold her new obsession has on her, or will she fall to her demise? Full of heartache, morally gray-to-black characters, excruciating choices, and spine-chilling action that will have you on the edge of your seat, Bound by Fate is the second installment of the Realms In Peril series. This dark fantasy romance deals with themes that may be triggering to some. Please check the content information.