Cassian and Nesta's youngest daughter, Sorcha, has decided to follow in her parents' footsteps and compete in the Blood Rite. She has been training in the Illyrian Mountains with a single goal in mind. However, the mother has a twisted sense of humor. Lord Devlon is a harsh male. A practical male. An Illyrian through and through. He thinks Sorcha is a spoiled little brat at the best of times. But when he finds himself compelled to kiss her, he is convinced she has placed a witch's spell on him. The truth however is much more simple indeed. They're mates.