Reeling from the tragedy that beset her family, Princess Aurelia has joined the resistance in Havenspur, determined to stop her uncle's machinations for war. Her beloved Athan leads his squadron into battle as the Safire wage a losing war abroad and combat growing unrest back home. When Athan is on leave the pair rekindle their romance-- until Aurelia uncovers that Athan has a secret that could save countless lives. Exposing it to the right people will cost her Athan's trust-- and their love might not be enough to stop the fateful path of destruction that threatens all they have fought to defend. -- adapted from jacket