Erik is a King without a throne, but all that is about to change. His fathers grip on the city is loosening, and he sees his chance to strike. Armed with an unnatural amount of luck, he is ready to take control of the family business, with the help of his loyal friends. Jesse, his right-hand man, keeps his ego in check. Levy, his constant reminder of what they hope to achieve. Anders, the caustic thorn in his side that forces him to stay ruthless. Part of his plan hinges on one person in particular　the daughter of his fathers business associate, who is a pawn in her own familys games. Erik steals Grace away from under her brothers nose, expecting to have captured a weapon that will help with their rebellion.

Grace, however, is no weapon. As it turns out, shes no ones pawn either. Her presence in their lives throws their dynamic off balance, and forces Erik to shift his focus. Is Grace the missing key that will help them wrestle power from the men holding their city hostage? Or is she the catalyst that will bring about their ruin?

Will Eriks luck be enough to keep them all safe? Because the monsters who play in the light are far more terrifying than the ones hiding in the darkness.