The Crown Breaks When He Learns What She Gave

Five years after Isolde bargained away her heart to secure dragons, soldiers, and wealth for Prince Aldric, she returns only to be shamed at his betrothal to Ravena. She bears the cruelty for ailing Lily, while Darius uncovers fragments of her sacrifice. Ravena claims Isolde's heroism and manufactures charges of betrayal, driving Isolde toward death before the truth can reach the king.