Cassia Varganoth Drakhelm, a young woman with a secretive and mysterious lineage, becomes entangled in a deadly game of power, love, and betrayal. As she uncovers hidden truths about her family’s past and her uncle’s ties to the Black Knights, a covert assassin organization, she must navigate the treacherous politics of Velmora. Alongside Lucius Marcellus, the Crowned Prince, their paths intertwine, forcing them into a dangerous dance of destiny. But the cost of uncovering these empire-shattering secrets might be more than either of them can bear.