Princess Annabel does not want to give up her unburdened lifestyle. As the youngest of seven she is an expert at avoiding responsibility and doing only what is absolutely necessary to fulfill her royal duties. That is until she has a dream of the future. A premonition that will force her to face not only a terrifying future, but also her painful past.

When Cain Van Brandt comes with the delegation from the Southern Isles for her debut into society, Annabel has another problem on her hands. Never has she met a more solemn and taciturn person in her life. As secrets are revealed, Annabel finds herself reevaluating not only the contents of his characters, but the impact of her decisions.

Will she be able to stop the future her dream has promised, or will their terrible fates come to pass?