Chest of Stone: Book 2, The Afterworld Chronicles

A mage embarks on a perilous mission to track down a creature responsible for the ritualistic murder of shifter children, enlisting the help of her troubled lover. As they navigate both the Mundane and Magical realms, they face threats from a powerful sorceress intent on acquiring a magical artifact. With the stakes rising and time running out, they must confront the creature that has now kidnapped another child, all while uncovering secrets that could shatter the balance between their worlds.