After escaping imprisonment by the brutal Kaiser, Theodosia is on the run, plotting to take revenge and reclaim her rightful place as Queen of the enslaved Astreans. Thousands of miles away from her people and her throne, Theo and her rebels must work to gather an army. The only way is auction herself as a bride -to the kingdom that will pay the most. With the Kaiser closing in, and friends becoming enemies, Theo must rely on her wits to help keep her people alive.