Book excerpt: Blinded by faith, I hold on to Tristan’s vow to keep my family safe. Even after learning my parents aided disloyal angels hell-bent on destroying the world, he stays by my side. When whispers and suspicions continue, Tristan is forced to choose between his angelic family or the daughter of traitors. Even as he distances himself from me, I hold on to the hope our friendship will prevail. But when the angels come for me, it is another who fights for my life. Friends turn to enemies, and protectors become traitors. Deceit and betrayal surround me, and I don’t know where to turn. Tristan’s promises may be the greatest deception of all.