Even if that means working with the same Caster assassin who had tricked her into murder or confronting the dangers lurking in the forbidden west wing. But as she faces the castle's worst monsters, Evangeline finds she has a taste for violence-and something darker. Torn with guilt and indecision, is forced to choose: betray his best friend or protect the woman he loves. But to save them both, he'll first need help from the person he despises the most, his brother. No matter how strong or clever Ceven believes himself to be, Sehn LuRogue is always two steps ahead of him and with his and Evangeline's lives at stake, Ceven will have to outwit him or die trying. Evangeline and Ceven prepare for the worst as whispers of war and a magical disease sweep through the kingdom. Separated, they fight to save each other, but will they make it out alive when the entire kingdom turns against them?