Vasalie Moran, once a dancer in King Illian’s court, was framed for murder and imprisoned for two years. Now, Illian offers her freedom—if she becomes his spy during the six-week royal Gathering. As she carries out bloody orders and uncovers dangerous secrets, Vasalie realizes Illian is part of something even darker. Torn between the king and his rival brother, the ruthless King of the East, she must decide who to trust, who to fight for, and how much of her soul she’s willing to sacrifice to survive.