A Crown of Felling

With the echoes off searching for another royal to corrupt, Merrin and Windley turn their efforts elsewhere: after Ascian's stolen ring and in the direction of a certain honey-voiced doppelganger with deeper ties to Merrin than any of them know. As ancient truths are uncovered and fresh alliances formed, it's up to Merrin to master the sparkly new power budding in her chest before destruction can have its way, but that may be easier said than done with multiple magical targets on her back. Sweet reunions and steamy moments aren't all that await in the lair of a spider, where Merrin's faith will be tested and her heart pulled in more ways than one.