In a world ruled by monarchs and magic, mercy can be a death sentence.

In Tudor England, a single favor can rewrite a kingdom—or break a treaty older than crowns. Hidden from mortal eyes, the Fae have guided Europe’s monarchs from the shadows. When Queen Mary ascends the throne, she calls on Queen Aurora of the Court of Light to help her conceive an heir. But every bargain has a price.

King Jarvok sees the fault line in the contract and what should have been balance becomes betrayal…with consequences no crown can contain.

As mortal ambition pushes immortal politics to the brink of war, can one act of compassion keep them all from burning?