The sequel to the award-winning A Necklace of Souls. 'The warrior's principal task: to make each moment count.' Dana and Will must find the weapon to defeat the Emperor. But his army is close behind and the Kingdom and its Guardian have vanished - only N'tombe and Jed remain. As the comrades flee, Dana is hampered by dreams of dragons and by a deep, unbearable sorrow. A fire is coming, and she is in its path. Dana and Will must learn to overcome despair and to fight on, despite the darkness. For a warrior must adapt, or die. The second volume of the SoulNecklace Stories. 253 pages.