Mielle's tea party ends in terrible tragedy--resulting in the death of the one person still left on her side. Now utterly isolated and with nothing left, it's time for Mielle to meet her end at last. With Mielle gone for good, Aria should now be enjoying the peace and satisfaction that comes with taking revenge. After all, her family in Croa has welcomed her with open arms, and she's officially engaged to Lord Asher...but years of living as a villainess has taken a toll, and Aria is unsure of what to make of this sudden outpouring of love. Not to mention, when an unexpected visitor knocks on her door, it seems that she's still far from achieving her happy ending...