Rizeth’s previous attempt at romance ended in disaster. This time, he’s determined things will be different.

He and Ashenivir have chosen to remain in Waterdeep, intending to spend the summer indulging in scenes and venturing into the strange waters of intentional courtship. Nothing about it feels easy; everything about it feels right. That alone makes any difficulty more than worth the effort.

But when Rizeth’s history comes back to haunt him, he’ll have to find a way to avoid repeating the mistakes of his past—or risk losing Ashenivir for good.