Book 2 of the Evergreen Series. Jario begins to rebuild Black Thistle Castle and recruit men for his army. His thoughts never turn from his need for revenge against Evergreen Castle and giving Lord Thomas his final death. A new arrival offers an unexpected way to help him obtain his biggest fantasy, power. Unbeknown to him, Magna has plans of her own. Tate waits patiently for Gavenia to wake. He feels a connection whenever he is around her. He struggles with the fear that she will hate him for the role he played in her torture while they were both held in Magna's dungeon. Lara and Thomas seek information regarding Jario's army and prepare Evergreen Castle for an attack. Thomas leans on Tate, as his right hand, to help him protect Lara and Evergreen. Lara receives news that forces her to make a decision that could impact everyone.