Princess Aurelia was the heart of the kingdom. Beloved by nobles and commoners alike, her death shattered Valeris and plunged the court into suspicion. As grief spreads through the palace, her closest friend, Vivienne Severin, vows to uncover the truth behind the murder. But in a court built on secrets, every answer leads to another question. Every ally hides a motive. Every memory conceals a lie. And some monsters wear faces we trust the most.