Vera Bridgeton, a nearly nineteen year old yet rebellious princess from the kingdom of Edessa, always seems to want more out of life. After feeling trapped and as if she has little to no freedom, she is told that she is to marry Malcolm Bamford, a wealthy prince from the kingdom of Fyn, in 4 days time. Distraught by the news, she flees from the castle and meets Rowan Evans, a village boy also on the run. After falling in love with him, an "I don't" to Malcolm at the altar changes everything. With battles and losses as a result, will Vera change her fate or will tragedy strike them all?