Prince Oak pays for his betrayal. Imprisoned in the frozen north and bound by the will of a new and terrible queen, he must rely on charm and cunning to survive. With the High King and Queen of Elfenheim willing to resort to any means to reclaim their stolen heir, Oak must decide whether to try to win back the trust of the girl he has always loved, or remain loyal to Elfenheim and help end her reigneven if it means ending Ren herself. With war looming and betrayal lurking around every corner, neither Oak\'s cunning nor his intelligence can save the lives of everyone he loves. The only question is who he will condemn to death.