I defeated my curse and now I must save both my kingdom and my guards. Exiled from my kingdom, the man I call brother sits on the throne. But his new queen has a dangerous past -- and she'll do whatever it takes to get my dragons in her claws. Long ago, her evil broke one of my protectors, and I'll do whatever it takes to heal him. He fights his desire for me, so I must show him I'm strong enough to share his burdens. Together, we will confront the monster within him. The new queen is dangerous, not just to my lovers. Trystan and Gwayne must return to Caledonia, where her evil has taken root. And when they're captured, the men must decide if a band of thieves can be trusted with my life. Inexperienced in magic, but determined to protect my kingdom, I have to become the traitor they've named me. The Queen embraces her cruelty and I am faced with a terrible choice: my brother or my lover. Both choices will send my kingdom into chaos. Readers who loved The Cruel Prince and Five Hundred Kingdoms will dive into this world ripe with magic, sword fights, betrayal, and a princess determined to save herself in new twist of fairy tales. Please note this is an adult fantasy romance, and as such there are adult situations which may include violence, romance, alcohol use, mature situations, etc. This is book two of four in a completed series, so while this book is a complete story, it is not a standalone.