As winter whips to a crescendo, the yearâs most anticipated celebration is nigh! In the midst of the season, Eli finds her own intelligence being weaponized against her. Thereâs a traitor near, and theyâre leaking Eliâs private words to her political opponents. Furthermore, the queen reveals some of the darker aspects of wearing a crownâincluding the prospect of a harem?! Is Eli really prepared to take her seat beside the crown prince? Or will the âAshen Nightmareâ cut the year short?