Samantha Amstutz

For over a millennium, the elves have concealed their powers. Until now. Since arriving on the mortal shores, the elves have systematically colonized the primitive human race. As subjugated peasants, the mortals toil to supply the elven realm with riches. The elves' magic has degraded their race...

Barely surviving a battle with a rogue wraith, Serenna races against time to save Fenn's life. But he's slipping away, fading with every heartbeat as he succumbs to grievous wounds. Just as despair threatens to claim her, Vesryn rips through the veil of distance.

Reeling in the wake of the wraith attack on Centarya, expanding fear of the future consumes Serenna's thoughts. Training for the conflict to come, Prince Vesryn exploits new tactics to drive Serenna toward her untapped power. But she soon finds herself confronting a dilemma.