Kat survives and finds a way to return to Atelia as Katherine Wilson. Edward is incredibly happy that she is alive and promises to return her to the palace. However, there are obstacles that seem impossible to overcome. Marriage between a royal and a commoner is not recognized by the laws of Atelia. Not to mention, he's legally tied to Catriona Bradshaw, who will do anything to keep her position as princess. That's not the only reason for concern. Due to an unusually harsh winter, the people of Atelia suffer from inflated food prices and are irritated by the small elite group of aristocrats they favor. Uprisings in a neighboring country only add fuel to the fire. Will Kat and Edward get their “happily ever after”?