Vaelin Al Sorna is tired of war. He's fought countless battles in the service of the realm and his faith. His reward was the loss of his love, the death of his friends and a betrayal by his king. After five years in an Alpiran dungeon, he just wants to go home. Reva intends to welcome Vaelin back with a knife between the ribs. He destroyed her family and ruined her life. Nothing will stop her from exacting bloody vengeance - not even the threat of invasion from the greatest enemy the realm has ever faced. Yet, as the fires of war spread, foes become friends and truths turn to lies.