Seven years ago, Adrian Zander was exiled to the frozen border by his grandfather after his father’s death. Samantha was left at the church steps; Palais was seized by his uncles. Seven years later, he returns as a retired soldier. His mother kneels for tuition; his wife is pressured to sign Baylar away. He gives them three days to return Palais—and is laughed at. Devon humiliates Samantha and dies. Harold dies hearing, “I am the War God.” Celine seizes Baylar, burns the will, hires killers. Lucas tests Adrian, exiles him, traps his family. Adrian saves them; his sister’s recording seals the case. Lucas falls. At the opening, he appears as the War God. Palais returns, Baylar leads the Chamber, and he finally gives Samantha the wedding she was owed.
