Trapped in a web of deception, power, and ancient secrets.
As Li searches for his place in the world, Scarlett uncovers a dark secret beneath the poorhouses of Rogos Veridis — one that shakes her beliefs and threatens the fragile balance of their world. At the same time, new feelings awaken in Li: warmth, belonging… and the first spark of love.
But when hidden schemes come to light and friends reveal themselves as traitors, everything is suddenly at risk.
Who can Li still trust — and how much truth can a heart endure?