Brynja knew that her life was no fairytale, but she hadn't expected Galinn's pride to come before their union. Worse yet, she discovers the truth about the hounds closest to her. Their betrayal sends her spiraling into a dark abyss of depression that set new standards, even for someone raised by the impassive Hallstaein Gunn. When she finds herself in the custody of the Teine King, things don't improve. There, she contends with the attentions of Daniel Macaulay and Turin's vengeful subjects. Will Turin take advantage of her desolation to steal her heart, or will he only exacerbate matters with his uninvited affections, and send her following her mate to the halls of Valhalla?