Talysse’s life was built on lies. She isn’t just human—she’s Fae. Worse, she’s of royal descent—a truth that makes her a hunted prize.
But nothing could prepare her for the gods’ ultimate the sun sets forever, plunging the realm into eternal darkness.

As demons rise to devour what’s left of the world, Talysse must form an uneasy truce with her mortal enemy, Aeidas, the Unseelie King who has hunted her relentlessly. To plead before the Elders, they must endure their Trials and prove their worth. Will the gods grant mercy and let the sun rise again? Or will awakening them unleash powers best left undisturbed?

In a world consumed by darkness, bloodshed, and monsters, something even more dangerous begins to bloom between two sworn enemies. Maybe the key to lifting the curse isn’t on the Sacred Mountain—but within their hearts.

The Shadow and the Firefly is the finale of The Elders’ Hex duet, a dark, enemies-to-lovers romantasy. Recommended for mature audiences.