The shadows of Sira’s past have come calling, and her future hangs in the balance.

Bound by a bargain she never should have made, Sira and her brother hunt for a way to sever her family from the Fae they once called uncle. But Gwideon doesn’t let go of what’s his without a fight. Every step closer to answers comes at a cost. And if Sira won’t choose what to give up, Gwideon will choose for her.

James is desperate to get back to magic after the disaster at the gala, but the Tripower needs him more than ever. Another alliance. Another meeting only he can take. Until one turns deadly, and it’s no longer just the nation’s future on the line—it’s his own life.

Belcester is a powder keg just waiting for a spark. When shadows and politics collide, the cost of freedom may be more than either of them is willing to pay.