Swapped at birth and exiled into the deadly wastelands, Elowen survives twenty brutal seasons as a wild creature tamer. When she slips back into her ancestral tribe, she finds an arrogant usurper wearing her royal sigils and claiming her fated marriage agreement. Beneath a mild demeanor, Elowen plans a meticulous campaign to strip away the stolen crown.
Her rare elemental aura attracts Lucien, a ruthless vampire aristocrat tormented by a blood affliction that only her touch can soothe. Striking a dangerous alliance across enemy borders, Elowen outwits royal assassins and deadly arenas. She must claim her ancient birthright before her treacherous kin executes her in the shadows.
