Kidnapped by the Fae Queen, Aelin finds herself trapped inside an iron box in a secret location that offers no hope of escape. While she endures months of torture, the fates of her friends diverge. Without Aelin's protection, Warlord Aedion and werewolf Lysandra must defend their kingdom at all costs. Also others wish to change their stories: Chaol, the witch Manon and the golden boy Doreen. Aelin's mate, a male fae named Rowan, searches the world for his lost love. As Aelin gathers the strength to save herself and fights the final battle of her life, their destinies are intertwined once again. Some will bond even more tightly, others will be severed forever. All secrets will be revealed in this stunning series finale.