The wreck of the Eudora Jayde and battle for the legendary Yalven Gate left Hallie Walker with nothing but nightmares and questions. Taking time off from University to heal doesn’t seem to help; it has only given her too much time to wonder who her parents really are and what secrets they’ve held about her lineage. So, when she receives a telegram from them urging her to return home, she jumps at the chance. Unfortunately, the only person she could convince to take her to Stoneset is dealing with problems of his own. Kase Shackley is in a tailspin. Wracked with guilt that he couldn’t save his brother, he does his best to lay low and hide. Unfortunately, being the son of the most powerful man in the country makes him an excellent candidate for blackmail. With his father blaming him for the death of his brother and the threat of his past sins coming to light, Kase has one choice: run. The only thing left for him to do is figure out how to tell Hallie he isn’t coming back.
The Plotter's Apprentice 