Alohi Windlem has never felt the larger need to be poised. After her sister's betrayal, she struggles to hold her fragile political power. As new, manipulative strategies come to play in the world of politics, Alohi must choose between her duty and her morality.

Nikolai Lone has fallen. As his newfound addiction slowly wraps its icy hands around him, his power slowly slips through his fingers. Along with his unhealthy dependency, Nikolai finds the expectations that weigh down on him have suddenly gotten heavier. The question is, which one of these will kill him first?

Quilla Thorne will do anything to retrieve her archer. She promised never to care for anyone, but Lilith's absence has consumed her. Though she doesn't want to live, Quilla will keep going until her partner is safe. Then, she can finally die.

Lilith Cole finds herself pathetic. Of course, it doesn't help that her Empire captor keeps whispering insults in her ear. But as the days in her cell grow longer, she realizes she can get out of her miserable prison with only her breath.

Cercel Ghan has only one mission; find her sister. The problem? This mission is not her own. If it was up to her, Rosalie Ghan would kneel at her feet while she carves a knife across her throat. Alas, her father has other plans. But when Cercel finds her sister's archer, she struggles to keep her lead a secret from the tyrannical emperor that just happens to be her father.