Lady Anastasia has a problem. Her uncle, the king, is dying and his heir is a dangerous and brutal man with a long held grudge against her brother. Desperate to save Charles' life, Anastasia seeks out a mercenary to discover if the rumors of a nobleman funding a rebellion against the throne are true. She hopes anyone who would dare go so far would be willing to go a little further and offer her and her brother sanctuary. But more is going on than she can guess and when the truth comes out everything she holds most dear is put into jeopardy. Princess Daniella also has a problem. Every time she uses her crystal ball to gaze into the future all she can see is death for herself and her brother. But the image is hazy and distorted and gives no clue as to the nature of their demise. Desperate to find the truth, she summons a demon from the aether to help her identify the threat, only to discover it's much closer than she ever dreamed. Two women on a collision course with destiny. Neither knowing what role she will play. The future of their world will hang on the balance of the choices they make.