In the land of Myleria, newborn babies are given their words at the Temple of the Fortune Teller. When King Onyx and Queen Layla have a baby girl, they worry about what her words may mean. Princess Essandra grows up with these words haunting her every move, wondering if she's going to be the reason her father steps down from his throne. As the heir to the throne, Essandra must be able to navigate her words, her country, and her own desires.