„Just make sure one of us survives this nightmare!" Waking up in a pool of mud with a royal guard's sword inches from your face is a bad way to start the day. Waking up with absolutely no memory of who you are, or why an entire kingdom wants you dead, is even worse. When Avery is dragged into the shadows by Ray-the kingdom's most wanted, most arrogant, and somehow most protective criminal - he thinks he's found a temporary ally. But peace in King Arave's empire is short-lived. Before they can even finish a warm bowl of soup, their sanctuary is shattered. To save Avery's life, Ray makes the ultimate sacrifice, leaving Avery alone in the freezing dark of an underground tunnel, exiled from the kingdom. Now, miles away and safe from the King's wrath, Avery has a choice: run and build a new life, or return to the nightmare to save the criminal who gave up everything for him.