After escaping another catastrophe of his own making, Loki hides on Earth under a glamour, keeping a low profile in New York while plotting his next move. Then he meets Clara Mathews. She’s ordinary in every way that matters and extraordinary in every way he doesn’t understand. She sees through half his lies. Challenges him. Refuses to be charmed by titles or theatrics. And worse she’s kind to him when he doesn’t deserve it. For the first time in centuries, Loki finds himself wanting something he cannot steal, conquer, or trick into being his: A life worth staying for.