The fate of her clan depends on the strength of her sword...In the land of the Fae, when clans go to war, destruction spreads throughout the realm. To prevent disaster, the clans fight ritual battles through single combatants. One warrior, standing between her people and utter devastation.Lilia knows that losing the coming fight will mean the end of her people. Everything rests on her shoulders, and her sword. Her ability to stand against the powerful magic of their greatest enemy.Because if her strength falters...Her people will die.PUBLISHER'S NOTE: This story is also published in the collection HAUNTS AND HOWLS AND GUARDIAN SPELLS