Blackmailed into leaving her home, Evelyn finds herself trapped in Royal Bay and betrothed to a prince. However, things aren't as they seem. To uncover secrets and keep her friends safe, Evelyn must play the part King Dominic demands of her. Freed from the magical bonds that tied her to a tyrant king, Nora is forced to reconcile with her past actions. But can she ever learn to trust someone again? August's emotions and magic run unchecked, making him a threat to all those around him. Deep in the Periculum Mountains, August will find help, unearth secrets, and discover more than he bargained for. As all three battle their own demons, a greater evil grows with each sacrifice to the Makers. The rebels will rise. The king will demand reverence. Valmenessia will be changed forever.