Six months have past since Canteor scout ships attacked Valdeor, and assassins nearly killed Reina Lauressa. Her fleet of ships are not quite ready. She deems it time to send Guy and his companions on a mission to assess the enemy's strength.

But when they are separated, Guy must choose between rescuing his friends or fulfilling the Guardian's mission to find the Isle of Origin and save his country.

Meanwhile, Donella and Gensard are thrust into the Canteor underworld of slaves and gladiators.

A story of redemption and the power of friendship.