It is important to note that this is the second book of my City in the Sand series. It takes place right after the mysterious death of king Kasta. Queen Amanitore and her teen daughter Amenorah are heart broken. The only soldiers that she has protecting them is the captain of the army, Akin, his twin Akil and Nour. Also a few close friends that were rescued from a past battle.
This goes into detail about the relationship between Akin & Akil and the love they both shared for queen Amanitore. Akin wants everyone to be happy. But Akil only wants the queen for himself and will stop at nothing to make that happen. Even if that means destroying the kingdom of Kush