After being summoned back to his home castle on the brink of war, Sir Cedric Vale discovers that the Baron he is loyal to has married the woman he loves, Lady Alysia Following his return, the two struggle to keep their age-old love a secret amidst a terrible threat made upon the baronesses life by The Ring of Shadowed Blades Political strife and rising concerns of loyalty drive both royalty and servants alike to question their honor in this deeply thrilling and romantic adventure