Rejoin Larimore in the second book of the three-part fantasy series. Larimore is still mourning the loss of her Prince as the now King Drake takes command of the people, including those who Prince Leon most dearly loved. Vera is set beside him and forced to prepare for her upcoming wedding to him. Meanwhile, the faithful servant, Reginald plots to save King Zachariah, Larimore's seemingly-last hope, from the order given by King Drake to execute him. Per all of the chaos, no one has time to notice that there is a certain key player missing from the game. Ledonna has not been spotted near Larimore's inner gates since before the Sorcerer plunged his blade into the heart of the Prince of Larimore. Will she have a role in the demise of the usurper? Was trusting her at all a mistake on the part of Lord Drake has he. himself predicted? Will Vera be able to escape her fate or will she be forced to be Queen under the rule of a madman? Will Reginald get to the King in time to save the day once again?