(The sequel to Inamorata) Death has long been a subject that preys upon Nightingale's mind. Her life has never been a safe one, not with her past in the bordello and her occupation as a government agent. Death has always been close to her; she used to long for it in her suffering, and now she fears that it will take away her happiness, but it has always been her own life she has worried for. But when the life of someone else suddenly hangs in the balance, she will be forced to choose between love and morality.
He seemed to be in pain again, squeezing his side, so she looked away. "Help will come soon," he repeated distantly. It was a dream. She was certain now. Real people didn't worry about such things...
Terra is all but interesting. She's shy but a little bit blunt, pretty but a little unconventional, and a repellent to any form of attention or recognition except that of high school bullies and unimpressed family members ever since Gran died. But that's all about to change, because in the dangerous world of Carynthia, someone thinks she's worth protecting... and everyone else wants her dead.