With tentative peace established in Faerie, Thierry returns to her job as a conclave marshal in Texas while the countdown to her coronation begins. But what happens in Faerie doesn't always stay in Faerie. A crown wasn't Thierry's only souvenir from her trip. Her new husband, Rook, is scheming again, and this time his plans are invading her dreams. When her best friend throws a beachside going-away party, Thierry is grateful for the distraction from Rook . . . and from Shaw. But her presence in Daytona rouses an old evil, one who wants the future queen as the crown jewel of his private collection. Contains mature themes.