Arthur, Zara and Eric set off from Lassaria to find Zara's family in the capital city of the Munisian empire. The more time they spend together, the more convinced Arthur becomes that he wants Zara as his queen, regardless of the prejudices they might face at home. However, other obstacles await when they arrive and discover that the emperor has plans of his own for Zara.

Still smarting from Elodie's rejection, Eric is looking for something to keep his mind occupied and prove to his brother, the king, that he can be an asset to the kingdom. Thoughts of treaties and trade agreements pale in significance, though, when he lays eyes on an enigmatic woman at the emperor's palace. Who is she and how did she get here?

All three are drawn into a web of intrigue they barely understand as they try to find a way to keep from losing both their freedom and their chance at love, before it's too late.

This book contains mature scenes including one of forced consent.