Outcast turned princess, Talia may not be subject to the calling anymore, but her fate is no longer her own. King Madden's plans to turn her into the lost princess will cost Talia more than her freedom. With no one to turn to and the king threatening to beat her into submission, Talia needs to decide how much she is willing to sacrifice. But will it be enough? Thief turned warrior, Raph spent the past seven years running from his past and making amends for his failings, but now he must confront his demons head-on. Saving the kidnapped women was the start to uncovering what the king was up to. Using old contacts, Raph and his comrades work to unravel the king's plans, and do whatever it takes to stop them. But old acquaintances change everything, and Raph must choose whether he will follow his heart or the mission.