The kingdom is on the brink of collapse. The deadly sickness still rages, and the Moonflower elixir—the only hope for survival—is running out.

Tessa Cade, once a masked outlaw, now serves as a palace advisor. Despite her newfound influence, she can't halt the plague devastating the land. Prince Corrick strives to heal the divide between the royals and the people—but repairing trust is no easy task, especially with tensions rising between him and Tessa.

When a mysterious emissary offers a glimmer of hope—a new source of the lifesaving elixir—Tessa and Corrick embark on a perilous journey across treacherous seas. With danger lurking at every turn and whispers of betrayal in the air, they must decide who they can trust—including each other.

What will they sacrifice to save their kingdom? Their honor? Their love? Their lives?

Betrayal is closer than they think, and the fate of Kandala hangs in the balance. Will they unite to defend the dawn, or will darkness prevail?