Matthew Morthan, Marshal General of the Lithonian Army, Lord Protector of the Realm and brother to the King of Lithonia has been given a mission. Harmon’s Island, the first line of defense for Lithonia against the Hathorites, has recently been equipped with a new defense system and King Charles trusts only his brother to give him an accurate report of its ability to protect Lithonia. But Charles has other reasons for wanting his brother away from Endomir. He has long been in love with Matthew’s pregnant wife, Nikkana, and wants a chance to spend time alone with her. However, Matthew’s plans to travel to Harmon’s Island have been leaked to the Hathorites and he is walking into a trap. Meanwhile Nikkana has gone into early labor. Thanks to the Link that magically binds her to Matthew she can feel him fighting for his life just as he can feel her fighting for hers. Master Tam Gale is one of the Masters of the Ithrimir who are Gifted with ability to touch the Life Source that resides in all living things, but can he save Nikkana and her unborn child? Can Matthew and the Masters on Harmon’s Island fight off the invading Hathorites and their Magi?