Daimyon was raised with one purpose: dedicate his life to his queen and kingdom by becoming an elite Huntsman. Soon, he the youngest-ever Huntsman, begins his service with the certainty that his life is just as it should be. So, when he's called before his queen and given a direct order to kill a traitor to the Crown, he has no reason to suspect he won't carry out his mission quickly and quietly.
Then he learns the truth of his target's identity and can't bring himself to kill her. With this unintentional rebellion, he has no choice but to go on the run from the queen he's given his life to serve. The queen, however, intends to finish the job he couldn't and exact revenge on her disloyal Huntsman.
Fearful for the lives tangled with his, he must now determine what's more important to fight for, the oath he swore to his queen or the princess who caused him to break it.
Heart of a Hunter is the final in the five-part End of Ever After companion series which rewrites classic tales of ever after.