Nightmares aren't supposed to come true.

The Vale of Astyria is under siege — it just doesn't know it yet. And the one person who does, is safely trapped in a cage of her own making.

Elle, ex-Grace and exile, is out of reach of the dangerous Fire Mage, Jago, and his merry band of murderers.

But safety isn't everything, and as Jago worms his way deeper into the heart of power in the Vale, Elle will need to sacrifice her own safety for that of her people.

With the Mistwall closed, Jago is cut off from his reinforcements, but there's nothing more dangerous than a cornered fox.

Luckily, Elle has a secret weapon...