Marcella has always been a rebellious girl. Even as a child, she had never been malleable. Not a quality smiled upon for a Princess. Their country, Kasteranov, has always been a friendly people, only harboring hatred in their hearts for one kingdom. Liovidania, the neighboring country and resident murderers were the stuff of legends and fear for her. So when Marcella is kidnapped by a renegade group of sodiers and taken back to their camp, she is horrified to find herself isolated with them. Sergeant Mikhail, the young, withdrawn, handsome leader of the army is constantly at odds with her.As shocking secrets are uncovered, and ancient grudges brought to light, she finds everything she ever believed in torn apart.

Yet as she trains and lives with the Liovidanian soldiers, her heart begins to soften, but a treacherous plot is being devised as Marcella discovers her coveted power. A second Great War between Liovidania and Kasteranov is coming, and this time, everything is at stake.Including Marcella's heart.