Sixteen-year-old Twyla lives in a castle. But although she is engaged to the prince, no one talks to her. Nobody even looks at her. And all because Twyla is not one of the courtiers. She is an executioner. As a goddess incarnate, Twyla kills with just a touch. Every week she is brought to the dungeons and forced to touch those convicted of treason. Nobody will love her. Who needs a girl with poison in her blood? Even the prince, who is immune to the poison because of his bloodline, avoids her.

But then a new guard arrives with a perky smile and dangerous sword skills. And he, unlike the others, sees in Twyla not only a killer or a goddess, but also a girl. But this relationship is the least of Twyla's problems. The Queen wants to destroy her enemies, and this plan requires sacrifices. Will Twyla do anything to protect the kingdom? Or will she choose love over duty?