Power. Power. Power. This world craves power. Fiery and strong Vienna Ionadi, the heir to the Temnota throne, has been taught to take what is hers and never let anything stand in her way. Her father ruled with a deadly iron fist, and he prepared her to do the same. With his father close to death, caring and passionate Ace Concord is ready to ascend the Svetlost throne. Ace was taught to put his people first, and he is willing to risk everything he loves for them. As complete opposites with a complicated history, a hatred has lingered between Vienna and Ace since they were children, but with tensions between surrounding countries growing, Svetlost and Temnota are forced to forge an alliance. Through terrorist attacks, betrayals, and assassination attempts, Vienna and Ace quickly discover that the only way to survive the war is by working together.