Power burns in the darkest flame... Summer approaches and the war between Aderan and Scuri deepens as Riley travels to Gurriera and witnesses it first hand. She and the others on Aderan’s side search for the book that holds all the answers and for the legends that may reveal how they can activate their amulets. Now that Scuri has possession of the elves, Aderan must do all in its power to protect the other kingdoms. When Riley has the opportunity, she makes a deal with the prince of darkness and agrees to stay in Scuri for a month in return for the release of an enslaved young woman. While there, Riley aims to discover Scuri's vile plans by getting closer to Jaden and her father, even by playing along with what they do. She discovers far more secrets than she ever imagined about Jaden, Scuri, and Donovan Hollow. What she discovers about herself—the source of her growing heat and dark flames—could be the most important of all. However, it may be too late to save herself from being consumed by it.