For years, Castre has governed itself apart from the Republic. But Vaxon's War has left the land and its people weakened and in desperate need of aid. Now, many people feel it's too late and don't want the Republic involved. Kyren's lost everything, but he'll have to push aside his grief to be the king Castre needs him to be. Kyren's forced to make a decision that will change his life forever, but he's been shoved into a corner with no other way...