The stakes are high, and the guilt runs deep. Haunted by their decisions, the King and Queen of Vesta must defend their kingdom and protect those they hold most dear—without losing themselves. With a city under siege, Emmeline and Rainier must do all they can to protect the ones they love; even if it means they might never see each other again.

With the leader of the Myriad allied with the Nythyrian queen, desperate alliances must be forged, defenses must be fortified, and sacrifices must be made. Intent on delivering the Three Kingdoms from endless wars and violence, Em and Rain must petition a god for favor. But will that be enough?