Amarynn and Jael may be safe in Calliway, but their return comes at a price.Venalise has unlocked Amarynn's memories, leaving her haunted by nightmares she cannot fully understand. Even worse, Amarynn believes she has lost Jael to his impending marriage as he journeys to Vhaleese without her.In an attempt to reconcile with another painful loss, Amarynn and a small band of loyal friends slip away from Karth, determined to find the Gate and the gifted mage-child, Sia-both of which are still under Venalise's control. Sia possesses an unheard-of magic which, if left in the wrong hands, could spell disaster for all the kingdoms. But Amarynn forms an unexpected alliance linked to Venalise, gaining an advantage no one could have foreseen.As threats to King Lasten's reign escalate, Jael, with his new-found magic, must rise to the challenge. He is torn between duty and his desire for Amarynn as growing tensions and new revelations force impossible choices.