The deal with the head of the Domain of Decay is completed, and for the first time since I came into this world, I felt safe. Oh, if only I knew how wrong I was! I would never go to the First Day celebration! And I would never allow myself to succumb to feelings! And now... the conspirators know who I am. Ancient magic is gaining strength again. I need protection, but can I find it? We can only hope that I will have time to get to the secret palaces of the Cold and deduce my rules: Beware of the magic of Life. Do not believe the promises of the Storm. Curses awaken the Shadows.