Reckless by Lauren Roberts

After killing the King of Ilya, Paedyn Gray becomes a fugitive and sparks a kingdom-wide Resistance. Tasked with capturing her, Kai Azer—now the Enforcer for his brother, the new king—struggles with his loyalty and lingering feelings for her.

Fleeing across the Scorches desert, Paedyn hides in the Elite-free city of Dor under the name "Shadow," fighting to survive. As Kai closes in, the line between duty and desire blurs, forcing both to confront their shared past and difficult choices.