The Listened Heart by Robert Jeschonek

In a war-torn world of tomorrow, the warlord known as Paragon Hammer relies on Jocelyn, a mindreading "listener," to ease his guilt and enable his atrocities. But visions of his downfall come to pass and upset the balance of power between them forever.

Trapped underground during an uprising, Hammer must overcome his inner darkness and learn to truly listen in order to save Jocelyn’s life and perhaps regain his kingdom. Will Hammer give up everything he’s fought for to find the love that’s been in front of him all along? Can Jocelyn help him find a new beginning, or will his violent ways tear them apart in the end?

Only by listening to the unspoken secrets of their hearts can they hope to bring the true passion between them to life.