Now that sheâs betrothed to Sidis, Lyse is dreaming of the life sheâs always wanted back in the Razanate Empire. Sheâs in for a rude awakening, however, when she crosses the border to find her engagement challenged by members of the imperial familyâwho want the happy couple to choose other spouses in order to spread their Light in different lineages?! This isnât what Lyse came to the empire for! Can she come up with a clever way to navigate imperial politics, romantic intrigue, and family drama all to save her engagement?