The third anniversary of the battle that ended the war with Fleurisse is approaching. King Daniel has invited the neighbouring monarchs to Rhyllis to discuss a more permanent peace, but Queen Constance and King Leopold have other plans...plans that involve the two Rooks Daniel has imprisoned.
Three years ago, Wren fought in a war that changed her life forever. Now, from her prison cell, she can only dream of what she almost had: freedom for the Rooks and a future with Timothy. When an attack in prison sees Timothy badly injured, she faces the possibility of losing him once again. A deal struck by the monarchs soon sets Wren and Timothy on paths they couldn't have imagined, and desperation will force their hands.
Meanwhile, Celeste is haunted by visions of her own death, Alina walks a difficult path where she is torn between her friends, and Tristan dreams of freedom, violin in hand.
War is brewing once again, and everyone will have to pick a side. But is it possible for them to live through another war and maintain their humanity?
