Raised as a foundling in the lawless city of De Halona, Khyra dreams of a life untroubled by the mayhem that has ensnared her; but she knows, better than most, that freedom comes at a price. When an artifact of great importance is unearthed, Khyra quickly becomes trapped in a treacherous world where every move she makes falls under scrutiny. Coveted for her skills and beauty she finds herself desperately alone, wanting nothing more than to discover a way off her sinister path before it delivers her into absolute and unavoidable corruption. Aware of the dangers that surround her, Khyra rages against those who would have her abandon her very humanity. Only then does she begin to understand that her decisions will alter the lives of many. Seeking peace as she strives to thwart the cultivation of the monster that lies within, she discovers that her only solace lies in the Blood of a Traitor.