A warrior prince, a enslaved spy, a plot to draw the world to war. Crown Prince Aven Lanuken wants something more than a trophy for a future wife. He wants a woman who will be more friend than follower. A queen who will be more warrior than diplomat. He wants a partner he can trust... with a dangerous secret that's kept him trapped in a dark mountain fortress his entire life. Mage slave Miara wants something more, too--to find an enemy prince. And...