The reality of Eliza’s situation has been realised in the form of a terrible dream. Eliza believes that the only way she can protect those around her is to leave them, so she visits her aunt, uncle and cousin for a week to escape the Shadow Queen and her followers. However, she soon finds that trouble follows her like a shadow. Eliza’s world is expanded in the form of her new acquaintance, Doran, and her relationship with Drake grows despite her fears of his life. Can Eliza grab hold of her destiny, or is everything out of her reach?