Mila doesn't mind that she is a slave in the household of a powerful Duke. Her magic is both her gift and her curse. But then mysterious guests come from the west, among them the charming Kellan. With their help she breaks the bonds holding her, and escapes to their kingdom. But her past is still haunting her, and it holds her back from the things she wants. Kellan and her new friends have secrets of their own, and problems they think she can solve. She must battle with herself to fully understand what is takes—and what it means—to be truly free.