For once, Janir finds herself sidelined from danger as Armandius and Saoven venture out to confront the nascent invasion.

Janir and Karile are discovered by the dwarves they were spying on and find themselves once again running for their lives.

Janir and Karile continue their search for the Kryden Road, but soon find they might be in for more than they bargained for. 

Janir prepares to keep her promise to take Karile exploring the mountains around her childhood home and awkwardly faces her growing feelings for Saoven. 

Lady Gwenna is taken hostage by the attacking bandits. Karile has a plan to rescue her, but Janir fears he might do more harm than good.

Janir and Armandius begin the journey home to Green Haven with the Queen of Brevia. They should be safe in their own country surrounded by an armed escort, but these roads harbor danger.

Janir allows Karile to drag her on a last-minute tour of Saaradan, but it quickly turns into a covert errand into the Enchanter Temple.

Janir is brought before the High Lords of Brevia and must either convince them she is no threat—or face the headsman.

Janir searches for answers about her powers in the royal library, but runs into unexpected complications.

Janir should be safe in the royal palace, but when a mysterious figure appears in her window in the middle of the night, she prepares to defend herself.