Princess Atarae has always been innocent, bright, and unprepared for the dangers that lurk within her own palace. When a cruel decree from the Empress threatens her very memories, her life—and the very essence of who she is—hangs in the balance.

Her older sister, Zaeran, bound by duty and love, faces an impossible choice: obey orders and erase what makes Atarae herself, or defy the palace and risk everything. General Griselda, loyal and unyielding, stands at the crossroads of obedience and compassion, while secret forces work in the shadows to protect—or manipulate—the young princess.

As memories are stolen and alliances tested, one thing becomes terrifyingly clear: survival comes at a price. And in a world ruled by power, deception, and cold calculation, even family may not be enough to keep Atarae safe.

A tale of loyalty, sacrifice, and the painful cost of protecting those we love.