Peace has reigned in the skylands for thousands of years... But curses and rebellions are brewing. A mysterious drought has plagued the queendom of Scorpio. With an empty throne trapped behind a power-hungry regent, Scorpio has fallen susceptible to rebels bent on destroying the floating world of Gaianos. As an aspiring Geminian dancer, Rahzlyn Ariti couldn't care less for politics. After a foolish mistake thrusts her into a world of prophecies and danger, Rahzlyn finds herself at the mercy of a powerful group of rebels with two options: commit treason to protect her brother, or face death. Saved from that impossible choice by a mysterious man who both infuriates and entices her, she is taken to Scorpio's fragile court as their next cursed princess. Raithe Katsaros is a cynical guardian who will do anything to break Scorpio's curse, including revealing Rahzlyn as a secret rebel-the brazen woman he's now sworn to protect. As the lines between duty and desire blur, Raithe and Rahzlyn must learn to trust each other-but time is running out. They will have to overcome their biggest adversary in order to survive: themselves.