The refugees from Ystradis arrive at Marmoros, much to the annoyance of officials from the powerful Department of Exo-Affairs, and Rachel and Jeren travel to the Imperial Court to ask the Emperor to intervene. 

The Belsi continue to press their claim to the mine on Ystradis, but when evidence emerges that a major trading company is secretly supplying Vostov with ore from the mine, a chain of events is initiated that threatens the security of the entire Empire. 

Follow the story of the two young heirs to its dramatic conclusion, as Rachel is forced to make use of her telepathic abilities in ways she never imagined possible, to defend the people of Marmoros and protect the life of the Emperor himself.