Available October 2010 from Hadley Rille Books!

Two short years have passed since Princess Ki'leah Alrhiane Del'Sivahr solved the ancient riddle that prevented Lyarra Val'rahimir from gaining a dangerous foothold on Si'vad-- hardly enough time to prepare for the responsibilities of ruling a kingdom.  Nevertheless, with her mother ailing from the same illness that felled her father, Ki'leah must assume her birthright as Queen of Si'vad.

Adjusting to her new role amidst a whirlwind of court politics, scheming nobles and marriage proposals is difficult enough, but soon Ki'leah must also contend with a series of unforeseen events and tragedies that test the limits of her endurance.  Through it all, Ki'leah must question whom to trust, as circumstances lead her to doubt the loyalty of those closest to her.  When evidence reaches her of an ancient threat gathering on her southern border, Ki'leah is forced to make a difficult and dangerous choice: one that could irrevocably alter the futures of everything--and everyone--she holds dear.