As the future Emperor of Nith Remdalion, Soren Peronell believed he would have a choice in choosing his spouse, but that dream is shattered when he finds himself betrothed against his will to a prince of a neighboring kingdom.

Brendis Athalos, Prince of Shadowbrook, has long harbored feelings for Soren. To have him as his betrothed is a dream come true...until he learns Soren wants nothing to do with him.

When it all inevitably comes tumbling down and he is faced with losing everything he never wanted, Soren knows he has only himself to blame. And he can only hope promises whispered in the places between midnight will be enough to mend the only heart he never really meant to break.