Recovering from her encounter with the Phantom Witch, Ayleth finds herself the guest of the Golden Prince, and has to enjoy his hospitality... and the unpleasant behavior of the Venator Fendrel do Glaive. Something is wrong with Fendrel. The way he looks at her is frightening - as if she is a monster, as if she is guilty of a terrible sin. But hadn't she defeated one of Perrignon's worst enemies? Hasn’t she proven her loyalty? And also Terrin, who may be lying to her, who may not be the faithful Venator that everyone believes him to be. He, too, looks at her strangely... but from his gaze, her heart either freezes or pounds like it has never happened before. As the night of Prince Gerard's wedding approaches, the kingdom gathers to celebrate a new beginning, but dark forces are also flying in from all sides. Long-hidden secrets are about to surface. And when this happens, will Aylet be strong enough to fight?