Cam did everything the queen asked to secure Lili's safety. The queen lied. After sending Lili for burial, Cam commits to bringing Queen Balia to justice for Lili's murder, but things don't go as planned. Balia gives him a choice, death or unite with the Rainforester Marchioness of Pell. Cam will alienate his loved ones and risk his life to uncover the true depths of the queen's plans. Time rushes forward and his grief abates, but the guilt of moving on is crushing. When he learns Lili's life didn't end with the peaceful sleep he witnessed, he lands on the one solution that remains. Kill the queen-a plan akin to suicide. Will it cost him more than he is ready to sacrifice?