Freedom comes with a costand whena dark curse threatens the mageborn, the only cure may cost Grace everything.

Grace Marchanthas been many things: orphan, servant, and now beloved ofPrinceBastien, heir to the throne of Larelwynn. But when a strange, ancient force threatensthe very magic which brought them together, their happiness is put to the test. Innocent mageborn are being twisted into cruel, deadly nightborn, and only Grace and Bastien have enough powerto stop them.

Striking a deal with the enemy should be unthinkable, but when the country of Valenti offers their aide, they cannot afford to turn their former foes away. But the partnership comes at a devastating price:Bastien must wed a Valenti princess. The only alternative is to findand destroythe source of the curse. But with time running out and her own magic turning against her, can Grace succeed both her kingdom and her heart are consumed by darkness for good?