Valan Anartes has a secret. Many, in fact.

Growing up in the Unseelie Court meant learning how to fake a smile, how to lie directly to other sidhes' faces, and to kill anyone who obstructs his path to power. At least, that's the goal he's led everyone to believe he has.

He's not the only person hiding something in the shadows. A mysterious rogue, who has vowed his life and love to Valan, will risk everything to protect the truth.

But as their enemies-including Valan's sadistic twin sister-close in and more than just their demi-immortal lives are at stake, Valan's going to need something beyond an arsenal of magic and manipulation to keep their twisted secrets safe.