Noterra... Her home has been destroyed, reduced to nothing but glass and bone. Tobias is intent on holding her captive, never allowing her to leave his side. She has to put on the best act of her life in order to keep her sanity. How will she survive his continued torture? Will she succumb to the depression eating away at her mind, or will she finally fight for herself? Rakushia... It has been three months since the destruction of Chatis. Enzo and Nithe are working endlessly to find a way to infiltrate the Noterran palace to rescue Elaenor, but Tobias isn't making it easy. With the armies from four different countries, his palace is nearly impenetrable. How will they save the queen? Who else will have to be sacrificed to ensure her survival? Could Elaenor live with herself if another person she loves dies instead of her?