Ugo’ji is an outcast, an untouchable. She lives on the fringe of society as the lowest of the low, a living sacrifice to the gods. The only person she interacts with is her aged grandmother Nne who nurtures her powerful gift of healing. Until the day she meets Ebube a strange warrior to their lands. He ignites a yearning within her she's unable to ignore. Ebube is drawn to the young maiden with the emerald green eyes who possesses the body of a goddess and the healing touch of an angel. But he is forbidden from mating with a human and the consequence is the wrath of the gods. Moreover he is on a mission. If he fails, the gates of hell will be opened and the earth plunged into darkness. He cannot stay and she cannot go with him.

Mating an outcast requires a blood sacrifice. Ebube has rejoined his warriors on the hunt for the sacred amulet but his heart is left behind with Ugo. He's focused on completing his task and returning to her quickly. Ugo has found a new confidence since Ebube's departure. Her waking moments are preoccupied by thoughts of his return. She isn’t lonely any more as those who had previously ignored her now take an interest in her. After saving a child's life, she is now in demand for her skills. But the gods are not so forgiving or forgetful and they will demand a high price for Ebube and Ugo's disobedience. This is part two of the Sacred Amulet series and not a standalone.