Book One.
Born to a faerie mother and a mortal father, the beautiful young Lara's life changes forever the day she is sold by her family into slavery. Banished from the sophisticated capital of Hetar, Lara’s destiny now lies far beyond the confines of the city. As Lara’s destiny unfolds, she experiences degradation and brutality, a perilous flight and the kindness of strangers. Fleeing through exotic lands, her chance encounter with a mysterious Shadow Prince unleashes a storm of passion within Lara. And yet her secret spirit guide whispers that her fate lies beyond this…
As she comes to terms with her growing magical powers, Lara finally meets her match. But can she overcome her faerie nature to find real love? Only when the drums of war begin to beat will she rise to her true destiny…
Richly sensual, this is the powerful first saga in a brand new epic fantasy series from New York Times bestselling author Bertrice Small. Never has fantasy been so seductive.