In this second book of The Stolen Heir Duology, Prince Oak of Elfhame is captured and held prisoner in a frozen fortress. He is kept under the control of a magical binding that limits his freedom and forces him into obedience.
Meanwhile, Elfhame is on the edge of chaos. Jude and Cardan are trying to protect their kingdom and plan a way to rescue Oak, while political tensions and the threat of war continue to grow in the faerie world.
Oak must survive his captivity while dealing with his complicated feelings for Wren, his former ally who is now his enemy. He is forced to choose between loyalty to his kingdom and his personal emotions.