Elara, a scholar from a conquered territory, is forced into a political marriage with Kaelen, the silent and formidable ruler of the decaying empire of Atheria. Rumored to be the last descendant of a forgotten god, Kaelen's divine power is a mere wisp of what it once was. But when Elara discovers she can read the ancient, magical language of his ancestors, she realizes she holds the key to his survival and the kingdom's future. As a deadly coup looms, their fragile alliance blossoms into a passionate and forbidden romance. They must work together to decipher a prophecy that foretells: "The mortal heart will kiss the god, and in that kiss, shall be his rebirth or his final dusk." With her life on the line and an entire empire at stake, Elara must decide if their love is worth the ultimate sacrifice.