In a world where magic is passed down bloodlines, Duncan Ferost is a bastard who cannot lay claim to his birthright. The wild magic abundant to everyone without a bloodline marks him inferior. All his life, he's yearned for acceptance, to be noteworthy. He finally gets both when he becomes a knight of Abertil and bodyguard to its prince. When Duncan meets Will Gaislet, cousin to the prince, he recognises him as his magic soul, a magical soulmate bond blessed by the Gods themselves. Though the people of Abertil disregard it, Duncan has always believed in it. When Will is abducted, Duncan must find a way to save him. That means returning to his father and Whitecrest, the very kingdom laying siege to Abertil. Their price: join them. It means leaving Abertil and the life he's built, forever forsaking his vows as a knight, and sacrificing all that he has fought to achieve. Duncan has survived war, pain, and humiliation without flinching, but the decision he faces now is harder than the rest combined. Protect his honour or save Will's life? No matter what he chooses, the consequences may outweigh the rewards. After all, what soulmate would want a traitor in his life?