As the daughter of a wealthy family, Corryl Dinshaar has it all:  loving parents, supportive friends, and a fiance who treats her like a queen.  Her career as a musician has culminated in an audition with the Court of Nobles - a position which could cement her claim to fame. 

But when she accidentally witnesses the murder of a prominant politician, Corryl finds her luck has changed.  Now a hostage and human shield for Halder's most wanted criminal, Corryl must find a way to survive... and to escape.

But Timra Jhurel has made a life out of killing others, and has made it clear that the musician's days are numbered.  Once the assassin reaches the neighboring nation of Wera-Nor, there will be no need for a hostage... and no need for Corryl Dinshaar. 

Haldrian authorities are not the only ones with a price on Timra's head, though, and the noose is tightening quickly.  Corryl realizes that working together with her captor may be the only way to regain her old life...  or begin a new one.