War is a time for advantageous alliances and marriages. Prince Nikos is torn between political duty and serving in the Inquisition. There is no room for love in his life. But how long will the young man manage to lock his heart behind a fortress if he is unconsciously drawn to two girls at once? Protecting Mirabi is another of Nik’s responsibilities, but feelings for her make it difficult to guard her properly. The pursuers won’t stop, and in their hands, a witch could become a powerful weapon. Nikos must make a choice—because a witch and a prince are an unacceptable alliance, and any wrong step threatens to bring down the entire world.