Betrayed by Prince Lucian and her own half sister Sylvia, Elena Shaw was condemned to die in the Cold Palace after sacrificing everything to help Lucian rise to power. Given another chance, she returns to the night of the Lantern Festival and sees through their scheme before it can begin. Instead of choosing Lucian, Elena boldly chooses Xavier Vaughn, the feared war hero who once saved her and has secretly protected her for years. When Lucian and Sylvia spread rumors and frame the Shaw Family for treason, Elena and Xavier join forces with the Blackguard Legion to turn every trap against their enemies. But with the court closing in and old secrets coming to light, can Elena finally break free from the fate that once destroyed her?
