Although Samuel's arrival sundered Eriane's serenity and security, she has chosen to take up his cause, intent to help him find the truth behind the Queen Consort's murder. In order to truly help him, she must undertake a dangerous quest to tie up her past and ready herself to be part of Samuel's - and the Sovereignty's - future. Although her goal is clear, she'll struggle to understand her own motivations on the way to learning what truly matters.Jacob spent a lifetime running from responsibility until Samuel's unique and intriguing story - and Eriane's conviction in the face of overwhelming odds - convinced him to choose another path. Back in the Sovereign seat of Balefor, a chance encounter with a dangerous young woman will shed a different light on his investigation into the Queen Consort's murder, and show him the true meaning of responsibility and loyalty.Meanwhile, an important figure from Eriane's shattered life, on the fringes of Sovereign society, must re-learn how to live in a world so different from the one they've always known. New alliances are born and tested, and will be strained to the breaking point as the line between trust and manipulation blurs.All of them will learn the virtues of family found over family owed, and grow to understand the essence of companionship.