In the Empire of Kurohana, shadows are sacred and wizardry is forbidden. Every ninja must swear a binding Shadow Oath, chaining their soul to darkness in service to their clan.But Kai Arashiro is no ordinary initiate. Born of a master assassin and a banished wizard, his blood carries the forbidden power to merge shadows with elemental magic. On the night of his oath, that power awakens—and unleashes something ancient that should never have been freed.Branded cursed and hun...