Saoirse Sorkova is on the run. Accused of several murders, her siren identity compromised, even the newly crowned King Hayes cant protect her if shes caught. The only way to save her life is to send her on a dangerous mission across the magical barrier that surrounds the kingdom. Forced to travel with Carrick - once her best friend, now her greatest betrayer - she begins to unravel multiple plots that threaten the safety of her family, the livelihood of the entire kingdom, and her future with Hayes. And the more time she spends with Carrick, the harder it is to keep hating him. Soon, Saoirse is forced to question: what if Hayes isnt the right ruler for the kingdom? And if hes not, is she willing to betray her king - and her heart?.