Five friends have found their family amongst each other, but each has now been drawn to the edge of their kingdom. A Brawn is tasked with escorting his brother to a new home. A Faerie must parade as the leader of a gang. A Siren seeks to save his first love from an unwanted marriage. A Truthseeker is lost on her way home. A Witch comes face to face with destiny. With a new power rising in Athenia, they’ll need to find their way back to each other sooner rather than later. ***This book is a prequel to the House of Hyrax series but is meant to be read AFTER The Rose in the Shadows***