Coming to life after a collision with the Phantom Witch, Aylet turns out to be a guest of the Golden Prince, and she has to enjoy his hospitality ... and the unpleasant behavior of Vent. Something's wrong with Fendel . The way he looks at her is frightening as if she is a monster, as if guilty of a terrible sin. But didn't she defeat one of Perrignon's worst enemies? Didn't she prove her loyalty?And also Terrine, who can lie to her, who may not be the loyal Venator everyone thinks he is.. He also looks at her strangely... but from his gaze her heart freezes and throbs in a way that has never happened before. Prince Gerard's wedding night is approaching, and the kingdom is gathering to celebrate a new beginning, but dark forces are gathering from all sides. Long and deep hidden secrets are about to surface. And when that happens, will Aylett have the strength to fight?