Accused of a heinous crime she didn't commit, Adaline finds herself imprisoned within the foreboding walls of the High Council of Elders Palace. Exiled from her pack and facing a death sentence, she must fight to prove her innocence and uncover the truth that threatens to destroy her life. Adaline delves into the dark secrets of the palace. But as she uncovers the web of lies woven by those she once trusted, Adaline realizes that her enemies are closer than she ever imagined. As tensions rise and loyalties are tested, Adaline must navigate a dangerous game of politics and power, where betrayal lurks around every corner. With time running out, Adaline must summon all her strength and courage to confront the shadows of her past and forge a new destiny for herself.

At the beginning of their first year at university, Classics student Henry and his friends find a mysterious note. Throughout the year they start finding more and more hints, leading them to a dark secret that they wished they had never found out about.