As a child, Seraphina flees with her mother, who hides Seraphina's true Elderstone heritage and power, urging her to live as an ordinary elf. Years later, Seraphina marries Edric of the Spring Court despite widespread scorn for her apparent lack of magic. Immediately after their vows, Edric departs to battle Orc raiders, leaving Seraphina in charge. Now alone, she faces courtly pressure to prove her worth, with someone demanding her service and another declaring she will be his wife, challenging her position.