Is love enough? With the weight of the Empire now resting on their shoulders, Kol and Thea struggle to find their way in these new roles. The Dissenter movement is growing and they struggle to maintain stability in their realm, especially after the difficulties and traumas they endured before they were coronated. Their love is as strong as ever, but love isn’t enough to save an Empire. And to make matters worse, an eerie prophecy is hanging over Thea’s head, beckoning her to make a decision that will change her life and the Empire forever.