Ezra and Jarren live in the Vaor, a city riddled with poverty and ruled by a ruthless queen. Ezra was born a lady, with everything she could ever want and a handmaiden to tend to her every need. Jarren was born a peasant, with an absent mother and a father too focused on forming a rebellion to raise him. Together, they spent their childhoods sneaking out to see one another. They dreamt of leaving Vaor and beginning new lives together. However, when Ezra becomes engaged to another man, their relationship changes forever. With a rebellion brewing and a war threatening to knock on their door, the very fate of Vaor falls in their hands. Will they be able to save Vaor from the cruel Queen and save each other from falling apart? Or will Vaor crumble down with them?