At age 17, Elvia Deon is haunted by the death of her mother ? Queen Crealine ? who was shot nine years before. She and her father struggle to find the assassin guilty of this murder, and are losing hope. With Elvia's coronation coming so soon, she fears the murderer may come back ? forcing upon her the same fate as her mother. While her worries are wearing her thin, she meets a strange boy. As their trust grows stronger, and she realizes he can help her find the culprit, they set off in search of the man. Will secrets be too much for the two of them? Is facing the facts harder than hiding behind secrets? Will the assassin's bloodthirsty wishes be fulfilled? Or will love conquer all?