Disinherited and heartbroken-Rowan the Eternal has fled her kingdom in a desperate bid to save her sister and her friends. She must get dragons on her side. But her newfound freedom is tempting, and the urgency of her mission dims. Petal has not forgotten her mission. She stayed with the Fairy queen to complete it. Yet her spirit is tortured by the deadly consequences of betraying Rowan. And the only arms Petal has to turn to-are those of her enemy. Things are beginning to go Sorcha's way: her curse is falling over Rowan's allies, leading them to forget their champion, and any danger. Petal is growing closer to her. And Prince Gavin can betray her no more. But the Knight of the Rose has escaped the tortures of her home. Sorcha will stop at nothing to force Rowan back, even if it means sacrificing a favorite servant. When a dear prince is attacked and left for dead, the ensuing battle threatens to destroy Stonedragon. Is there anyone free enough of the curse to prevent the coming war? If not, with all that drove her from home, can anything bring Rowan back in time to save those she loves?