The calm, carefree life of heir to the throne Adair Carro comes to an end the moment his powerful father sends him to govern a devastated colony.
Feasts and endless entertainments are left behind. Adair takes up the work, trying to lift the country out of poverty, but ancient peoples do not want to acknowledge a ruler appointed by a conqueror. They are waiting for their true king. And only a simple girl with a mysterious gift—ready to take risks, sacrifice herself, and do the impossible—believes in Adair unconditionally.
Ahead lies a decision that will determine his fate. What will prevail: pleasure or duty, selfishness or mercy? And what will Adair choose—love or the throne?