Charlize Ronan's sole ambition was to elevate her family's standing, yet she's compelled to serve as a "living sword," at the emperors' mercy. In this abyss, she begs for retribution... and inexplicably reverts to her former self. Destined to dismantle the monstrous empire, Charlize tracks down the youthful prince, Dylan Blade. She aims to install him as a ruler not of integrity, but of tyranny. It's now or never for Charlize to tame the instrument of her vengeance.