Lily, driven to escape the shame of her past, dedicated herself to becoming the first female member of the prestigious king's officers known as Hawks. However, not everyone is happy with her new rank and title.
Randson, a seasoned Hawk, holds the secrets that would guarantee Lily lives the rest of her life on the run, always fearing the consequences of her past.
Starting over isn't easy, but Lily soon realizes that true strength doesn't come from a title. As she begins to place her trust in those around her, Lily finds herself thrust into a life she doesn't feel ready for. Faced with the shaky foundations of her new life, a crumbling political structure, and near-forgotten enemies, Lily must let go of who she used to be and embrace who she is becoming.
Now in a position she doesn't believe she deserves, Lily has to make a choice:
Does she continue to run away from her past, or does she face the reality her old life is over and fight for the people she has grown to love?