Three ruthless betrayals. Two wounded hearts. One feeling that changed the fate of the whole world. Liana is a dove princess who dreams of freedom. A few days before coming of age, she will have to go through dangerous trials and choose a husband who will become her mate for the rest of her life. Rafe is the unrecognized son of the Raven King, intending to serve his people. Together with his half-brother, he goes to a tournament where he will have to choose a bride for himself. They were not supposed to meet. But an ancient evil hidden in the waves of the endless ocean pushed them towards each other. Now Liana and Rafe, against all odds, must confront him together.