Adrienne was used to being the second choice. Between being the second born of the family and not being able to inherit the throne, it seemed she would spend her life watching her brother rule the kingdom. But when he mysteriously disappears she is forced to take charge in order to save her kingdom. And her life. But will she be able to be the ruler they need?

No, please... No! I don't want to die... NO! I DON'T WANT TO DIE! he screamed. Wait! No! It's not my fault! I... I'M NOT GUILTY! DON'T HURT ME, PLEASE! she cried. I'm terrified... I'm scared... Shattered... Broken... Accused... Blamed... Desperate... Hopeless... Alone... Friendless.. In such a cruel, uncaring world. I DON'T WANT TO DIE! I DON'T WANT TO DIE! The 21st century world we knew has been split in two, by the ambitions of two nations: Nameris and Irsdek. The two countried stayed separate from each other for more than 40 years, and grew apart with completely identities, each afraid of the other. The two worlds are so different, and their people reflect their relationship. Edward is an orphan making his way in Nameris, and Kora a wounded girl in Irsdek. What do their stories have in common? What could possibly bring them to understand each other? Why do they both believe the other's country is an escape toward a better life?