This story kicked off recapping the losses that Riley has had to endure... Poor Riley! I've got my fingers crossed that something good happens for her soon!

We’re a week out from when we saw her and Ocken last, and the two are on a mission from Viper. The two are about to complete a kidnapping and the action begins immediately as their plan is disrupted by assassins.

The events of the day take another turn when Riley learns who it is that they were trying to kidnap and before the end of the tale, Riley learns first hand what additional power the sword holds...

Yet another story filled with suspense and action. I can't wait to see where the tale goes next!


My favorite passages:
If there was one thing Riley was beginning to learn, it was that she didn't need a crown or title to change lives. The ordinary people with big hearts and hands willing to help- they were the real heroes.

Riley felt a brief pang of remorse for the loss of the man's life, for any death was worthy of sadness.

When death came knocking, how could anyone hope to rebuff him? He was a thief in the night, slipping through the most well-prepared defenses and the most cautions of proprietors.