If hot blood flows in your veins, if your soul is a living fire, is it possible to tame this flame? Is it possible to subjugate a rebellious spirit yearning for freedom? The fiery soul of Viel made her choice, she found her soul mate. But what about the dahanni living in the same body? What will she choose? Life in a high tower under strict supervision or a desperate attempt to break free? And will her lover be able to take the last step - break the Law, challenge the emperor himself, do the impossible - just to stay with her?