From a lowly slave in the pits on Earth to the Jewel of the Universe, Darius has become more than he thought he could ever be. Now, destiny has finally found him. How could there be more than being the Jewel? Only a handful knew what was in store for him, but the time had to be right. The universe has selected its reluctant chosen one to be all there is to be. But destiny does not bestow freely; there is always a price.Darius, along with his brother Aiden are captured and made to suffer just to satisfy curiosity. However, there is a silver lining; the clan once again receives two more family members, Balien, a very competent medic, and Izomi, a dancer and once Trend's star pupil.Darius's destiny is a threat to the darkness and shadows. Supporters of the Cold One's race see an opportunity to destroy the future so evil can rise from the depths and claim it for itself how better to do that than use someone who is trusted, someone who is close, someone who is loved by the Jewel.Who does evil use to try to destroy that which is and that which will be? Read this gripping new novel by Jess Thomas to find out and to try to understand Destiny's Mystique.