He's a fairy who has always followed orders, even when they conflict with his dreams. She's a kitsuné in a world of werewolves, desperate to find where she belongs. Can they put aside the pain of the past to save the emperor?

To protect a neighboring emperor from assassination attempts, fairy and royal guard Sebastian Doyle seeks assistance from his former love, the enigmatic Lucy Savage. As they navigate court intrigue and uncover a complex web of deception, their rekindled romance blossoms amidst danger. Can Sebastian and Lucy work together to expose the true culprits and protect the emperor, all while confronting their own unresolved feelings and secrets, or will their first mission also be their last?