The bestselling, pulse-pounding Origin series returns with Torment, an electrifying new tale that dives into the underbelly of New City. In the ravaged future when goodwill is vital, trickery and vice lurk in the darkest corners. Megan Marshall is well acquainted with torment. Her father's sick 'experiments' on his only daughter wrecked any sense of normalcy she ever dreamt of. Her life is one trial after another to stay ahead of him-and his mind games. Enter Rune Mason... He's a wicked, playful beast. But don't judge him. He enjoys his carnal pleasures and bloody battles, with equal delight. The day he meets the sassy Megan Marshall, he knows his world's screwed-in the best way. He wants her. He'll do anything to have her. Including taking on her father whose never been beaten at his own games. Rune has always loved a challenge. Megan has too. She won't be won over that easily.