A hundred years have passed since Vessa's reign and the fall of Ethelstan, a kingdom once mighty and now lost to ruin. Darkbeam, the land of the humans, is still haunted by whispers of the past. And now, under the eerie glow of the Cold-Blooded Moon, those old shadows stir once more.
Evelin has always felt the pull of something greater, a connection to the lost empire that she can't explain. Rumours of a queen hidden away, a lost heir to Ethelstan's throne, is what drives her to leave behind the only life she's known. Armed with nothing but fractured legends and a determination that borders on reckless, Evelin steps into a world of danger, seeking a queen who may hold the key to Lilahk's future-or its final fall.
At her side is Tharion, a fae whose presence is as old and mysterious as the land itself. A silent observer of her life, Tharion has always been there, watching from the shadows as she grew, guiding her unseen through the moments of her fate. He speaks little of his past, and even less of his true purpose, but his actions speak volumes-protecting her when danger lurks too close and offering counsel when the path grows uncertain. His knowledge of the lost kingdoms runs deep. Yet, Tharion harbours secrets of his own, and the true depth of his involvement in Evelin's journey is something she has yet to understand. What, or who, is he really? And how far will he go to protect the future that Evelin is destined to unravel?