Summary
In a dystopian future, Karm, a kingdom protected from the wastelands of the Outside, lives under the rule of King Hart, who enforces an era reminiscent of Camelot to prevent the mistakes that destroyed the earth. Fallon, a trained assassin from the Rebel camp, is tasked with eliminating Xander, a high-ranking knight of the Force. However, Fallon starts to question her mission and her allegiance to the Rebels. Raised by her mentor, Micha, after losing her mother to a mysterious virus, Fallon has always believed in the Rebels' cause—to dismantle King Hart's oppressive regime and discover a cure for the virus that threatens their existence.
As Fallon attends Prince Sebastian's betrothal ceremony, she identifies Xander as her mark. However, as she gets closer to him, she finds herself drawn to his questioning nature and his secret fascination with the world beyond Karm's barrier. During a dance, Fallon is interrupted by Larkin, a charming man who turns out to be a knight of the Force. This encounter complicates Fallon's mission, as she must maintain a low profile while finding an opportunity to strike at Xander.
Fallon lures Xander away from the ceremony, where she intends to poison him, but her attempt is thwarted, leading to a confrontation in the woods. Fallon discovers that Xander is not the enemy she expected. He shares her doubts about King Hart's rule and dreams of what lies beyond the barrier. Their connection deepens, leading to a kiss that seals their alliance. They join forces against their former allegiances.
Betrayal lurks at every corner, Fallon and Xander are confronted by Larkin, another knight, revealing the depth of the conspiracy against them. Larkin admits he was ordered to kill Xander and Fallon. As the truth unravels, Fallon realizes she has been a pawn in a larger game orchestrated by her mentor, Micha, who has ulterior motives. Micha reveals the shocking truth that Xander is King Hart's first son, hidden away to prevent him from claiming the throne. Fallon understands that Micha's goal is not to change Karm for the better but to seize control herself.
In a climactic showdown, Fallon confronts Micha. They engage in a brutal fight that culminates in Fallon killing her mentor. As a result of killing her mentor, Fallon becomes the new leader of the Rebels. Rejecting Micha's ruthless methods, Fallon embraces a vision of a better future, one where compassion and understanding triumph over violence and control. Together, Fallon and Xander embark on a new path, determined to challenge the oppressive regime of King Hart and forge a new destiny for Karm, grounded in freedom, truth, and hope.
In the aftermath of the battle, Fallon assumes leadership of the Rebels. She places Silas in charge of battle strategy and Xander as first in command. Together they form a plan for the betterment of the people of Karm. The Rebels' goal is to uncover the truth, dismantle the dictatorship. The plan is in motion, and they will seek a means to reach the world outside the barrier.