Catalyn de Renata is the sole heir to the throne of Meria. Her country stands on the brink of war with the infamous Lliavads. Already, rebellions and invasions rack the land, and the King fears for the fate of Meria. In an effort to make peace, Catalyn is torn away from her family, her love, and her life. She must marry into the family of the Merian's shaky and hated allies, the Jaderens, in a political allaince. The Jaderens are their only hope of defeating the Lliavads. In the eyes of Catalyn and the Jaderen heir, the cold and cruel Adrian, there is no chance of love for them. Theirs is an alliance, not of hearts, but of politics. In this story of scandal, hatred, love, politics, and passion, Catalyn must search her heart and soul in an effort to free her land, her family, and her heart. Before it is too late.