The spirit-summoning lantern, lit by the bloodline of the Western Regions’ Lantern Clan, is considered dark magic by the people of the Central Plains.
A Gula ventures alone into the Central Plains in search of her brother, only to be captured by Shen Yan, the General Who Guards the West.
Ordered to wipe out her people, he glimpses the truth when she guides the souls of her enemies to the afterlife.
With the imperial executioner’s blade at her throat, Shen Yan turns against the court to protect her.
The sand fox whispers, “The Lantern Clan’s keeper will one day burn through her bloodline for the one fate has chosen.”
When A Gula saves him, the lantern flames dance wildly, and the two embrace at the edge of destiny.
They know that drawing close is like stepping into a fire, yet they cannot resist the pull deep within their souls.
