Eielawyn, clan of Nelglis, hates the Teveoch royal guard. They are Queen Balaedras' thugs. She hates their arrogance and cruelty, knowing they're responsible for so many missing in Yaesdrah. But a guard comes into her life challenging her views. Raenos, son of Xiaxion, is tall, muscled, and sexy beyond any man she's ever known. The connection she feels between them frightens her, yet she's powerless to stop it. One touch from him sends her tumbling willingly into a love she's only dreamt about. A love that has him showing her the passion and desire that once only lived in her fantasies. But their lives will be put in danger from unimaginable evil forces. Being a vaedra, she can read and suggest thoughts. She never had to use her gifts in Yaesdrah, but forces come into her life that will challenge her gifts--forces that will test Eielawyn's resolve to accept what has always been foretold and meant to be.