Rune survived the encounter with her brother's captor, but it didn't end well. Arien wasn't there so he didn't see, but the wounds Rune received were more than physical. The guilt over her failure leaves the young woman without a clue as to what to do next. She knows she has to save her sibling, but it doesn't seem possible against the overwhelming force. Fortunately for her, Rune has made friends in more than just her part of the world. As she struggles on one side of the veil, those on the other side move to help in her quest. (This is the sequel to Destiny in a Mask)