I N THE MIDST OF CHAOS, DARKNESS IS ALREDY THERE … (Taken from the tomes of Atlantis) MALLEVEN MANCINI has lied, cheated and stolen to take the kingdom. Thousands of humans have died, the world is crumbling and everyone knows they’re out of time. While Dante, the former king, lies dying and the sirens and their children fear for their lives, it is Vionne Borge who must hold it all together. He learns what the Darkly Begotten really is and what it means for the kingdom. He must fight for his people, the Murrs, and keep his vow to his father—even if that means sacrificing his happiness. But it is a beautiful stranger, ASHAYA, who forces him to challenge everything he thought he knew. In the thrilling conclusion to the series, we’re plunged with the sirens into the Return—their loves, losses and fears, to finally find out if they get their heart’s desire. Tissues at the ready. They’re 21st Century Sirens and life seldom goes according to plan! DARKLY BEGOTTEN is book six in the 21st Century Sirens Series T. Stedman is a British author of romantic speculative fiction known for blending futuristic worlds with deeply human, emotionally driven stories. After a long career in clinical research, she now writes full-time, exploring themes of identity, connection, and what it means to be human. She has independently published multiple YA and adult fantasy and sci-fi romance series.