Princess Sepora of Serubel is the last Forger in all the five kingdoms.The spectorium she creates provides energy for all, but now her father hasfound a way to weaponize it, and his intentions to incite war force her to fleehis grasp. When she escapes across enemy lines into the kingdom of Theoria, herplans to hide are thwarted when she is captured and placed in the young king'sservitude. Tarik has just taken over rulership of Theoria, and must now face a newplague sweeping through his kingdom and killing his citizens. The last thing heneeds is a troublesome servant vying for his attention. But the Mistress Seporawill not be ignored. When the two finally meet face to face, they form anunlikely bond that complicates life in ways neither of them could haveever imagined. Sepora's gift may be able save Tarik's kingdom. But should she riskexposing herself and her growing feelings for her for her nemesis?