Beneath the Surface Her mother’s sudden disappearance—and the

Her mother’s sudden disappearance—and the discovery of a dangerous secret about her past—offer Diem an unexpected opportunity to enter the dark world of Descended royalty and unlock a web of mysteries left behind by her mother

and forgiveness sometimes doesn't fix what's been broken

The odds are against him

How can memories tattooed on the heart be erased

It won't change a thing

Beneath the Surface Her mother’s sudden disappearance—and theLily We all have scars. Mine are hidden beneath ink and smiles, hard to see and easy to feel. But the most painful ones are deeper. Branded on my soul, reminding me of what I've lost. I'm broken. Sick. Disturbed. Then he shows up, and loves my jagged pieces. But monsters linger long after they're gone, and sometimes you can't outrun their shadows. No matter how much you ache to forget. Mason We all have secrets. Mine are hidden beneath ink and lies,