In Jeffrey Overstreet's "Cyndere's Midnight" the second installment of "The Auralia Thread" series, Cyndere, heiress of House Bel Amica, grapples with the loss of her husband, Deuneroi, and the political turmoil surrounding the "Expanse." A powerful and unique beastman, Jordam, whose soul is enchanted by the colors of Auralia, becomes intertwined with Cyndere's journey, offering a connection and a glimpse into a different world.