Lyra Bien sought a peaceful life, evading the magic-obsessed king in Stonegate's fortress. Until Roark Ashwood, the prince's silent guard and rumored royal assassin, invaded her village, uncovering the truth behind her silver eye scars. To save her best friend, she revealed her magic to the prince. Now a favored lady of the court, Lyra can't tell if Roark is her enemy, her protector, or something far more dangerous. When a string of murders forces them to work together, she discovers there may be more to the silent guard than she ever suspected. And as their fragile alliance deepens into something more, Lyra must decide how much she's willing to risk for a man who was bred to hate her kind.