Old wounds are ripped open—revealing an unexpected truth.

Jarvok discovers the sacred relic Aurora protected and sees a Fae with honor where he expected an enemy. For the first time, they see more than their differences, and recognize that peace demands a union of the Courts.

But unification ignites dissent. Bishops, houses, and factions are asked to reconcile centuries of brutality and mistrust when an unexpected revelation from the grave shakes the Courts to their very core.

Knowing which enemy is plotting and which ally is a breath away from betrayal is nearly impossible. Strategy turns personal as the lines blur between truce and desire.