Ansa has always been a fighter since the time her parents were killed and she was taken as a trophy. Blood and victory are the cornerstones of her life. Everything changes when the Krigere cross the lake and threaten the Queen of Kupari. Now, Ansa must face a very different kind of enemy. This enemy is hidden in her bones. If she does not learn to control the lethal magic inside of her, she will destroy everything she has fought so hard to attain.