Like flowers denied water, people are wilting under the emperor's tyranny. Rose will not rest until the Gardener is dead. But there are bigger battles to fight, and Rayce-leader of the rebellion and the only man Rose has ever loved-believes their best chance at winning the war is to join forces with her sworn enemy. Saving innocent people is more important than her quest for revenge. But their new ally can't be trusted-and he knows her darkest secret. One betrayal could leave the war and Rayce's life hanging in the balance, and Rose will need to make the ultimate sacrifice to save them all.