Two weeks after returning home wounded and heartbroken, Iris Winnow knows the war is far from over. With Roman missing and the city of Oath oblivious to the looming threat, she and Attie seize the chance to report on the enemy's movements once again. Venturing westward into danger, they're determined to expose the truth before conflict engulfs their unprepared city.

Meanwhile, Roman awakens in Dacre's realm with no memory of his past. Tasked with writing articles for the god who healed him and intrigued by a mysterious letter delivered through a wardrobe door, he begins a secret correspondence. Torn between loyalty and betrayal, Roman faces a choice that could alter the course of the war.

As darkness descends and destinies intertwine, Iris and Roman's paths converge. Will they risk everything—their hearts and their futures—to change the fate of a world on the brink?