All her life, Zarya has lived in a gilded prison. When she escapes to Dharati—a dazzling city of marble and gold—she finds romance, adventure and friendship for the first time.

But a mysterious stranger haunts her dreams. Rabin is powerful, arrogant and handsome. And as much as Zarya tries to deny it, he ignites a desire that she cannot resist. Can she trust him if he will not explain the enchantment that binds them together?

When darkness threatens to overwhelm her new home, Zarya faces a dangerous choice. Will revealing her own magic save the city? Or will it destroy everything she loves?