Lion was bred for the arenas, trained to endure fear, not fight it. With separation looming, he is running out of time. Soon Saradra will be taken from him, and despite the carnage he leaves behind on the golden sands, he is powerless against their masters.

Saradra knows fear intimately—and rejects it. Silence means survival, but she is willing to risk brutal punishment for a single forbidden dance, a fleeting moment of freedom before everything changes.

Between the clash of steel and the hush of stolen nights, Lion must decide whether obedience is survival, or merely another kind of death.

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A bite-sized fantasy romance short story, A Taste of Rhythm and Courage is perfect for fans of Captive Prince and The Bridge Kingdom. Part of Eddy Rose’s Twilight of Blood series, it can be read as a standalone. Pick up your copy now and step into a poetic, atmospheric tale that hits hard and lingers like a bruise.