Eielawyn, clan of Nelglis hates the Teveoch royal guard. They are Queen Balaedras’ thugs. She hates their arrogance and cruelty, knowing they’re responsible for so many missing in Yaesdrah. One guard, Zhoardaeash, son of Oanhtheor, targets her with his cruelty, unleashing his hatred on her and more. Being vaedra, she can read and suggests thoughts. She focuses her thoughts on Zhoardaeash, making him stab his hand repeatedly. She never used her gift to cause death, but Zhoardaeash tests that rule. But another guard comes into her life challenging her views of the royal guard. Raenos, son of Xiaxion, is tall, muscled, and sexy beyond any man she’s ever known. The connection she feels between them frightens her, yet she’s powerless to stop it.
