To find the gods, Ayla may have to sacrifice her heart.

When mysterious raiders creep across the borders, Ayla does what any responsible mage-in-training would do. She petitions the gods for help.

Just when she finally receives a response, she discovers her father, the clan leader, plans to marry her off to the spoiled heir of another clan to secure an alliance.

Determined not to become a pawn in her father's political games, Ayla concocts a new plan.

But is she prepared to leave her dreams behind and confront a forgotten foe in order to secure the future she wants?