The children of Paradise have found their place in Illaria, but are paying a heavy price for their freedom. Rilla's increasingly unstable power puts her in constant danger. Arishen lives in fear of lintep violating his mind and rummaging through his most horrific visions. Plyke and Tika seem to be coping with their new lives, but the competing demands of family, rank and work are slowly but surely forcing them apart. With Lishe growing ever stronger, and the prophecy in play, Rilla and her friends must gather their courage and face their greatest fear. The time has come for them to go home.