Elara’s first life ended in heartbreak, sealed by the Blood Thrall that chained Adrian to her for five years of bitter desire. She died in childbirth, and when he gave up his life while asking to be with her sister in the next one, she went after him into death. Given a second chance, she leaves that painful devotion behind and steps forward to marry Duke Cassian, whose name is feared because three brides have already died by his side. But before the vows are complete, Adrian bursts into the ceremony and finally faces the truth: he has always loved Elara.