They saved the kingdom. But their enemy doesn't need a blade to destroy them — just the right lie.

Two weeks ago, Raneth and Aldora ended the reign of Aldora's uncle and reclaimed Giften. Now, Raneth is acting regent, holding the kingdom together until the royal family returns. Aldora has lost the Dagger of Protection, her village, the people's trust, and has been pushed to the edges of the life she helped protect.

The kingdom may be safe, but their relationship is not. With rumours that Aldora betrayed him, Raneth fears the king's inner circle will demand he marry someone more "acceptable."

But the king never returns.

His entire household is slaughtered en route to the palace, and when Raneth investigates, he walks straight into a trap.

As they race to uncover the truth, Aldora and Raneth begin to unravel a far deeper conspiracy — one that reaches back to the very beginning of their friendship. The rise in crime, the stolen Weapons of Protection, even Denzel's obsession with power... all of it was orchestrated.

And their true enemy has been waiting for this moment.

The final book in the Two Giftens Series.