Book Two of the trilogy. Clarissa has a destiny to protect a stone so powerful, it will destroy the world if it falls into the wrong hands. Her one source of strength is Azamel, demon judge and executioner. However, Azamel has secrets of his own. Secrets and a past which could alter Clarissa's destiny and even take her life. Hunted by Azamel's ancient enemies, thrown into an alternate reality meant to separate the guardian from the Gem of Avarice, Clarissa has a battle on her hands to keep the stone safe, even if it means sacrificing everything else she might dream of, including happiness with Azamel