After stumbling from the blood soaked catacombs, Prince Ortherion discovers he's lost more than just his memories. His father is gone, leaving the kingdom crumbling, and his rightful crown has been given to his brother. Even his lover has abandoned him.

While finding a deeply needed companionship with his guard, Ortherion works to heal and piece together his broken memory and kingdom, amending what his father has destroyed. But a horrifying creature has other plans, whispering warnings and threats, refusing to leave the prince alone. Ortherion has every bit of trust in his new guards to protect him from this threat, but the treachery runs deeper than he knows, and the past refuses to be forgotten.