An heir stolen. A heart broken. A princess trapped. Poisoned, kidnapped, and torn from Aladria by the man she trusted, Elina is no longer within the safety of her sunlit borders. Instead, she is delivered straight into the hands of a sadistic tyrant—King Dagan. Although she is without the support of her squad, Elina did not come to Dunmere unprepared. She came with a purpose and a to save her mother, no matter the cost. Yet she soon learns that Dagan should never be underestimated, and that his cruelty runs deeper than she ever imagined. To survive, Elina must form a fragile alliance with Stone—the man who shattered both her trust and her heart. But working together demands a forgiveness she is not ready to give… one he is prepared to do anything to earn. As they navigate the treacherous path between betrayal and devotion, darkness continues to rise—around them, beyond them, and within Elina herself. And to save both their kingdoms, they will need the strength of his love… and the full force of her wrath.