Meanwhile, Armbruster, devastated by the discovery of his wife's fate, embarks on a frantic quest for assistance. Time is running out for the Queen, and he calls upon Florenzzah Lovecraft, the Great Witch of Tullah Mountain, convinced she is the only one powerful enough to rescue Alexis. However, Florenzzah, Alexis' formidable adversary, agrees to lend her aid only on her own terms.

As desperate attempts to save Alexis are thwarted at every turn by her enemies, the looming threat of her demise-and the collapse of her reign over Alstromia-grows ever closer. Yet, with the freedom of her kingdom hanging in the balance, Alexis uncovers a fierce resilience within herself, ready to confront the very enemies she once dismissed. The battle for her life and legacy is just beginning.