Peronilla wants to stop stealing and work honestly. But when her father finds himself neck-deep in debt, Nilla must take on a dangerous job to save his life... and the job takes her to Roseward Island. For fifteen years, Soran Silveri has worked to suppress the nightmarish monster Roseward. He has few weapons, and the curse on him suppresses his once great power. The isolation has driven him nearly mad, and he knows he won't be able to hold out much longer. When a girl with a sharp tongue and undeniable beauty appears on his shore, Soran decides to drive her away. He will not be responsible for another death! But Nilla is not going to be afraid of a magician with terrible scars. First she needs to get what she came for...