Supreme Sovereign Nylynn, leader of the secret military society known as Guardians, dies under mysterious circumstances. Unjustly framed for the murder, Stannin and Khirra must discover a way to clear their names and bring the real killer to justice. Armed only with a cryptic clue, a simple hunting knife, and their growing love for one another, they are determined to save not only themselves, but their crumbling society.