Allene Amena, princess of Valteria, looks like the enemy. Her eyes, her hair, the very blood in her veins, is hated. When King of Valteria, Allene's father, dies unexpectedly, Allene is left alone to deal with her secret Praserian heritage. Allene is thrown into a whirlwind of conflict as political strife arises between her kingdom and Praseria. A surprise attack on Valteria ignites an unexpected turn of events. Allene ends up in enemy territory, afraid, lost, and confused. Her unique dark hair and blue eyed appearance keeps her protected as she quickly becomes a guest in the Praserian castle, going undetected as an enemy Valterian. Allene encounters danger, betrayal, war, and love. Every misstep along the way helps Allene on a path to understand who she is, and more importantly, who she is meant to become.