By the time Azriel turns sixteen, her spirit is nearly extinguished, her hopes for rescue faded, and thoughts of fleeing her cruel fate grow more insistent. As her world constricts around her, the recurring presence of Rhema Reshith, a pale-faced wizard, brings a sliver of light to her darkness. With each of their encounters, Azriel is left pondering – who is this mysterious figure who steps from the shadows to aid her, and could he possibly hold the key to a life she’s only dared to envision?