In the midst of a battle between the Maddox and Kohen clans over the Shadow Shroud, Lord Kian pressures his son, Ryker, to choose a mate. However, the young lord has no interest in such courtship. Desperate to avoid his father's expectations, Ryker makes a surprising proposal: he will settle for a male thrall, a rarity in their society. Lord Raiden of the Maddox clan sees an opportunity and sends an unmarked male thrall named Zayn to seduce Ryker and gather intel in exchange for his freedom from captivity. But as Zayn and Ryker grow closer, lines between loyalty and desire blur, and they must navigate their way through the conflicting and brutal realities of their world.