A sequel to Betrayed. Akeela and Cara have been captured by the deadly Darken Rahl, and with Akeela's pendant in Rahl's hands, Akeela has no way to return home. Rahl threatens to train Cara himself in order to break her and turn her against the Seeker. Can Akeela stop him before it is too late? Or will the deadly magic of the Agiels overpower her and take over her reason?