To escape an abusive engagement, Lera makes a deal with the dangerous prince from the enemy kingdom: break his curse in exchange for getting her out. The problem? Her sister has the magic he's looking for: not her. The other problem? She's promised to the king, who's about to start a war to bring her back. Aster has power she didn't ask for and can't control. When she finds out who took her sister, though, she knows she's the only one who can save her. To do so, she must undertake a dangerous journey alongside her childhood best friend and a cocky thief with a penchant for lucky escapes. 1 curse. 2 sisters. 2 opposite sides of a war. 1 horrible secret that binds them together.

"I fear the fever, deep in my bones" a pack and two hunters ( original story )