Sophia Beaufont hopes that she can. The problem is, Trin Currante thinks the Dragon Elite want her dead. And she's excellent at avoiding death-as her history to survive and prevail over adversity has proven. Regardless of his strength, Ainsley doesn't show signs of softening toward the leader of the Dragon Elite. If anything, he should fear the housekeeper might poison his next meal. The House of Fourteen is losing credibility with governments. Chaos is spreading around the planet. And Sophia suspects that the Saverus Corporation is behind everything.