In a kingdom fractured by betrayal and ruled by darkness, Primrose never expected to find herself at the heart of an ancient, deadly tournament.

With only her wits, her newfound power, and the fierce loyalty of a brooding warrior named Cain, she must fight not only for survival but for a destiny she's only beginning to understand.

But as secrets from her past threaten to unravel her future, a dangerous temptation stirs in the form of the enigmatic Sea King. Caught between love, loyalty, revenge, and the weight of a kingdom lost, Primrose must decide where her heart—and her loyalty—truly lies before time runs out.