Betrayal catapults Zaria back into Zauran's life. Božena is a poisoned thorn in Zaria's side and her world comes crashing down as violence, betrayal, kidnapping and death threaten to rip her from love. A king's key is the only bridge between Zaria and happiness, and only Jowendrhan and Sveta know the secrets unraveling Belgrade. An ancient book blocks Zaria from knowing true light when she needs it most. The neuri world reels as the king returns and complicates all their lives, and the Slakax are revealed, endangered, and hunted.