Sins must be atoned for. What's taken must be given. Death and Life are in a balancing act. With one wrong move, Death has shattered the peace and now the time has come for him to pay the price. Once more Hilja is called upon to make a sacrifice for sins she didn't commit. Like a beacon of hope another choice presents itself but she must decide; save her mate or finally choose her own fate. One path leads her to ruin and the other leads her to the happily ever after she has craved since she was a child. The only catch is that someone must atone for what has been done. Will it be Hilja? Or will it be Death? What was once an adventure filled with dragons and gods has become a nightmare, one that she will either wake up from or that will consume her forever. Will the sacrifice surrender? Or will she let the world burn for the peace and happiness she craves? Can she truly be happy if her happily ever after doesn't involve the man she loves?