The Heart of the Darkness — M.J. Padgett

Everything has led to this moment, the final showdown between good and evil in the Black Forest. After Annabell's shocking revelation, the forest's royal families aren't sure what to believe anymore, let alone what their future might hold. Forced to train and plan for the worst, they still hope for the best--that their beloved Annabell has not forsaken them all.Cole, the mysterious man who tricked them all, has many more surprises up his sleeve as he works toward his goal of absorbing the power of the Seven Sworn. But who is he, and where did he come from? More importantly, what is he? The answer is the key to saving the Black Forest from all darkness, but at what cost?Must the Seven Sworn die to save all they love... or will Annabell come through at the last second? Are the families strong enough to fight what comes next... or will the power of an ancient love ruin them all?With more twists and turns than any other volume in the series, The Heart of the Darkness is sure to leave you wanting more.