Ten years ago, Jarrett Murata walked away from Tyla and their marriage, leaving her with no explanation. Now he's back. Tyla can't forgive him for leaving, but most of all she can't forgive him for giving up everything he believed in to become part of the Nazarien order. As a plague tears through both Loden and Nevaisser, Tyla faces the reality that she must venture into the unknown in search of a cure. Jarrett has been summoned to Temeron as her escort, but their past makes such an alliance difficult. Of course, Tyla's secret doesn't help. A pact made with the Nazar haunts Jarrett, but nothing can keep him from Tyla when he hears of her need. However, fanatics in the Nazarien order have long memories and will do anything to uphold Tomlin Trauner's dying wish - Jarrett must never return to Temeron. If he should, Tyla's life is forfeit. Continue the adventure with the seventh installment in the World of Samar series.