Elspeth Spindle needs more than luck to survive in her mist-locked kingdom?she needs a monster. The Nightmare, an ancient spirit trapped in her head, protects her, but magic always comes with a cost.
When Elspeth encounters a mysterious highwayman on the road, her life spirals into a world of shadows and deception. She joins a dangerous quest with him to cure the kingdom of dark magic, unaware that he?s the King?s nephew and guilty of treason.
With just until Solstice to gather twelve Providence Cards, the stakes rise, and their undeniable attraction intensifies. But as Elspeth?s connection to the Nightmare deepens, she faces a terrifying truth: the spirit is slowly taking over her mind?and she may not be able to stop it.
