After two days of being locked up, Aylet still doesn't understand why Fandrel locked her up. Strong drugs suppress Laranta inside her, Aylet is left alone with many questions. What happened to Lady Serina? Why didn't Prince Gerard help? What is Fandrel up to? And where is Terrin? Did Fandrel arrest him for his curse too? The curse that almost caused him to kill Gerard...When Phasmatrix arrives at the castle with the hunters, Aylet fears that they have come to test Terrin and execute him if he cannot be healed. But Phasmatrix has a different goal, and it’s not just Terrin who may be in danger. Betrayal surrounds Aylet, death awaits her at dawn. Will she be able to find an unexpected ally? Or will she face the truth about her past and the consequences in the future alone?