The odd restlessness plaguing Master Wynnston disappears the moment he meets Zephara, a candidate to join the Twenty Wizards of Halstrid. It's unprecedented for a woman to join their hallowed ranks and if she fails the final tests all her memories will be removed, including her time with Wynn. He is her eternal-mate and for her there will be no other. Failure is not an option. Kephas' journey to find the long-lost Queen and Princess results in him finding a pet lizard and a woman his heart won't let him stray from. But is she the Princess full-grown? Theda is a shortened version of her name and her vague answers only raise more questions. One thing is certain, she was meant for him and despite his duty to the realm he won't leave her side. With Albain remaining a threat, Kephas must escort Theda into Halstrid and hope she doesn't try to run away once she realizes the truth of her birthright.