Tristan served nearly two decades as a Templar, slayers of monsters, mages and men. Abruptly walking away meant leaving that life far behind him along with a scorned, former lover and countless enemies. Now, far removed from the life of a Templar, Tristan works by order of the king as a professional mercenary. His latest assignment is a politically contested marriage to one high-ranking noblewoman. The mission, Kirin Talmarian, is every man's dream, but can Tristan keep her safe?Demons from his past career soon find root in his present, dragging Tristan and Kirin into a political conflict, which breaks the borders of kingdoms and realms. Now, they must fight for their lives against the overwhelming threat of monsters, rogue sorcerers and above all else, the corruption of men.