Companions are the kingdom's most beautiful and educated women-possessions of Syrasan's royal men. Aldara has left the Companion life behind her. Having returned south to her family, she thought all ties to her prince severed. She was wrong. Now she has a secret-one she must keep in order to protect the people she loves. But when her past shows up at her home, lives begin to unravel. Still in the thick of grief, Prince Tyron is adjusting to life under his brother's rule. Shifts in power see him sent west to fight. Amid the throes of war, he learns that the woman who still holds his heart has been keeping a secret. An impulsive decision delivers him into enemy hands with no way out. Unless she does the unthinkable... Fast-paced and lyrical, is a medieval tale of power and the unstoppable forces of love. PLEASE NOTE: This is book three in 'The Companion' series and is best read after books one and two. This is not a standalone novel.