The council claims she isn't ready. Despite her mastery of water magic, nothing is enough to assuage the nobles hoping to deny Kai the throne. Taking it out from under them won't be easy.Few mers know sacrifice better than Manu. He'll forfeit anything for Kai to succeed, even if it means denying their newfound affection. Even if it means breaking his own heart.After all, neither of them has time for romance—Calypso's vile Gloom has evolved. The mers of Atlantis will need new allies if they're to overcome the darkness creeping toward their kingdom. And Kai must truly learn what it means to be a queen if she's to be trusted with Atlantis's safety.Follow Kai and Manu's love story in the thrilling second installment of the Kingdom in the Sea series. Meet proud warriors, willful mermaids, and clever nobles all fighting for the future of Atlantis.