In the stunning conclusion to the Royal Outlaw Trilogy, the Assassin strikes again and death follows in his wake. Mariel barely escapes with her life, but is left to rule a kingdom on the brink of destruction. As war breaks out in the divine realm, Mariel struggles to hold together her kingdom in the mortal world. Natric is reeling from the after effects of illness and famine. The neighboring kingdoms, tired of fearing they will be the next victim of Natric's insatiable hunger for war and land, take advantage of the once powerful kingdom's weakened state. While war threatens on all sides, internal rebellions begin to manifest, and pressure mounts for Mariel to choose a husband and produce an heir in order to help stabilize Natric. Yet while Mariel has finally surrendered to love, he is an unsuitable match for a queen. How much is Mariel willing to sacrifice to save the people of her kingdom?