The crown is hers. The war is theirs. Together, they will fight to bring Elvendon back to light. When Keltor and Kaitlin return from Earth to Elvendon, the realm they once knew is in chaos. The forests burn with fear, the villages whisper of war, and the Castle of Elvendon has fallen. Keltor's mother, Sharelle, greets them with devastating news: Kaitlin's father, the King of Elvendon-and the sister she never had the chance to meet-are dead. Murdered by King Iwein of Aranstream, whose army has crushed all resistance and imprisoned Elvendon's warriors. With her father gone, Kaitlin is crowned Queen of Elvendon, heir to a shattered kingdom and a destiny she can no longer refuse. To reclaim her throne, she and Keltor must seek the help of their loyal friends-Esimae, Belrack, and a new generation of allies willing to fight for freedom. Side by side, Queen and Protector, Kaitlin and Keltor wield their combined magic against the forces of Aranstream. But every battle draws them closer together... and deeper into the forbidden bond they can no longer deny. As the shadows of war close in, Kaitlin must find the strength to unite her people, the courage to face the darkness-and the faith to trust her heart, even when love itself could destroy them.