Valdís, a noblewoman and now witch caught in a deadly game of political intrigue, finds herself inexplicably drawn to Gage, a brooding king haunted by a tragic past. His touch ignites a forbidden passion within her, a dangerous desire that threatens to consume them both.
Gage, burdened by a dark secret that could shatter his kingdom, finds solace in Valdís's embrace. But their forbidden love is a dangerous game, a fragile alliance built on a foundation of secrets and unspoken fears.
As their enemies close in, threatening to unleash ancient evils, Valdís and Gage must confront their deepest fears and choose between their own desires and the fate of their world. Will their love be their salvation, or their ultimate destruction?