[Book 1 in the series Dark Hearts] "Follow my orders as I will not repeat myself." He snarled, "There are far worse creatures than me that stalk the night." -------- The kingdom of Kregon inhabits species far beyond your imagination, where Elves are in power and the wolves are their slaves of the night. Humans however, are the lowest of the low, slaves of the day. Unfortunate vessels who lack magic in their veins to even be considered a worthy living specie. Greenthorn Orphanage is where the unwanted young humans are sent until they reach the ripe age of picking. Rowan, a sixteen year old human has been taught all her life to obey laws of Kregon . While abiding by the rules are essential for survival, a particular wolf threatens her very sanity and quiet possibly her life .