Three friends torn apart.
Two brothers out for blood.
One love chosen by fate.

A bloody coup leaves the kingdom of Friese split in half, with Arturian Exley and Levick Roale on opposite sides. Despite his newfound power, Arturian’s grief and hunger for vengeance threaten to consume him. Levick finds himself burdened with new responsibilities, and an alluring distraction clouds his judgment.

Still recovering from her trauma on the sea cliffs, Francie Hanover journeys to the rugged kingdom of Trenica with Princess Eadlin and their bodyguard, Ress. Atop the jagged northern peaks, Francie must hone her strength and abilities if she is to survive the spiraling war.

Just as hope starts to bloom, the revelation of an unexpected marriage jeopardizes the stability of the entire continent. New bonds threaten to shatter old ones, and malign influences work to corrupt any chance of reunification. This is a story of loss, vengeance, and a love bound by fate.