On the day he was meant to wed Vanora, Kaelen discovers her betrayal with Haken. Before he can escape the scandal, a determined princess claims him as the man who will secure her future. Serving at the princess's side, Vanora helps Haken ridicule Kaelen, never realizing the supposed rival is a fraud. Beneath Kaelen's humble trade lies the bloodline of the true heir and the power of a divine smith.