This book is a work of fiction and a companion to In Onyx Darkness. While it references characters, events, and settings from that story, it stands as its own work. All names, characters, and events are products of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.
This story contains mature sexual content, strong language, and themes of psychological tension, emotional trauma, and morally complex relationships. Some scenes may be disturbing or triggering to certain readers. Reader discretion is advised.