Kharee and Foss return home to face their families. The bad blood between Kharee's family and Lord Erik deepens, forcing Foss to intervene. Things aren't much better when she returns to court with Foss to meet his infamous father. To make matters worse, Foss volunteers for a mission to help find a missing person. A mission led by Ben. As their journey takes an unexpected detour into a dark land, Kharee's powers continue to grow, widening the rift between companions. is a complete series with cliffhangers that require the books to be read in order. Book 1: First Steps Book 2: Abbey Isle Book 3: Forging Ahead Book 4: Each According Their Worth Book 5: Into Darkness Book 6: The Fallen Book 7: The Birth of Pain Book 8: The Great Divide Book 9: Tarna'Hala Book 10: From Ashes Book 11: Blood of Darkness