Book II of Valisar. Ten years have passed since the brutal invasion and peace has settled over Penraven. Few remember the Valisar kings. Fewer still are eager for their return. Prince Leo is conflicted; his anger burns deep at the betrayal of his family. But with his kingdom safe and thriving, revenge and upheaval would seem selfish endeavours. When his hiding place is accidentally discovered, he's forced to confront the question that has troubled him for some time - does he truly want to be king? Lured out of his castle by the possibility of a living Valisar heir, the Emperor uses his vast network of soldiers and spies to corner Prince Leo once and for all. But Leo is not the only one with a claim to the Valisar throne...and that other heir is discovering a remarkable power with dangerous consequences.