Danger lurks in the shadows. While the war is over things aren't so simple for Talyn. Simply returning home is misery and soon afterward the Guardians give her a bodyguard so they can step back. A bodyguard who immediately complicates her life. Unfortunately the consequences of Talyn's actions are finally unfolding. Now conflict is brewing within Castra's guilds. For once Talyn isn't a target but that doesn't mean the brewing conflict will avoid those she cares about.