TheOnes Between Book II

THE ONES BETWEEN — BOOK IIPeace was hard-won. Keeping it may cost them everything.The kingdom of Zagopety Malandaros Covai has finally begun to heal. Under King Alaric's rule, humans and enchanted beings are learning to live together, old injustices are being confronted, and the wounds left by a cruel king are slowly beginning to close.But peace has attracted a new enemy.From beyond the kingdom's borders, an army of brutal ogres marches beneath the yellow banners of Bandatius. They are clumsy, crude, and often spectacularly foolish—but someone has taught them to fight with discipline. Behind their advance stands Rahmorak, a ruthless sorcerer determined to destroy the fragile order that now unites the kingdom.As villages fall and the royal castle comes under attack from both ground and sky, Alaric must defend his people without becoming the kind of ruler they once suffered under.Gatrix of the Forest, Anguana, Ordelion, Kitsune, the goblins of Greenhollow, and their unlikely allies must stand together once more. Every choice will test their courage, their loyalty, and their belief that compassion can survive even in the darkest hour.And somewhere nearby, Belladonna is watching.The poisonous little plant has opinions about almost everything—and very little patience for foolishness.