BOOK TWO IN THE BLACK CROWN SERIES After being banished from the palace, Hope finds herself alone trying to navigate her new world. With John still on the loose, she turns her attention to bringing down her evil father. It's up to her to create her own happy ending. Alexander isn't sure what's really happened. Now that Hope is gone, he finds himself taking on a position he isn't ready for. Not to mention he may have made the biggest mistake of his life. On separate paths, Hope and Alexander both face new challenges that they must fight alone. Will Alexander ever realize the truth? If he does, will Hope even want him back? The couple are lost in their worlds and it's up to them to find their way back.