Desert Rose- The Aurora Borealis

In the third volume of Desert Rose, Rabah finally comes face-to-face with Dragon, the shadow that's haunted his past for so long. But things take a devastating turn when Lenard is badly injured during the clash, pushing their relationship to a breaking point. From that moment, everything changes. They're left with a tough choice: fight through the chaos together or call it quits.

This volume is a rollercoaster ride, with every chapter packed with twists and drama. Rabah's move to Lyon, into a dreamy fairy-tale chateau, completely shakes up their world. Their chimeric daughter is growing fast, and despite being total opposites in their lifestyles, Rabah and Lenard do their best to hold their family together.

But life has its way of throwing curveballs, and their relationship isn't immune to the creeping toxicity that starts to bubble up. On top of that, they're surrounded by people with their own hidden motives. The root of Lenard's emotional struggles finally comes to light when his mother, Sophia, drops a bombshell secret on Rabah.

As if that's not enough, threats to Rabah by Mexican cartels, seeking a share of the Mekong drug production that Rabah had wrested from them a decade ago, escalate further, culminating in the CIA targeting him directly. Every chapter brings a new curveball-another face-off, another jaw-dropping reveal, or an unexpected turn that keeps you hooked.

Even though Lenard is an intelligence officer and Rabah remains a drug cartel leader while also running a legal arms business, they're still human at their core. They experience the same emotional highs and lows as anyone else. Their messy, complicated relationship is packed with moments that resonate, reflecting the universal struggles of love and connection.