Princess Bashalis has chosen to go into exile with her brother, the deposed king of Cerecia. They are required by the new monarch to travel with a handler who will keep an eye on them and prevent Chysh from undermining the current regime from afar. Their former servant, Hatch, volunteers for the job. It is soon apparent that he is more than just a lowly retainer... morePrincess Bashalis has chosen to go into exile with her brother, the deposed king of Cerecia. They are required by the new monarch to travel with a handler who will keep an eye on them and prevent Chysh from undermining the current regime from afar. Their former servant, Hatch, volunteers for the job. It is soon apparent that he is more than just a lowly retainer. Who is he really, and where do his true loyalties lie? Bashalis' musical ability and easy-going manners recommend her to everyone's affections wherever she goes. Her talents are in high demand, and more than one man becomes enamored by her charms. Her family's murderous background held no examples of marital bliss for her to use as a standard. Will she recognize true love when she finds it? Chysh is plagued by depression and hopelessness as all he has ever striven for is lost to him. He alternates between wallowing in despair or lashing out in anger. Can he and his sister find a home where they feel welcome and content? What purpose can a man have who has lost everything? Follow them on their journey to discover true peace and belonging. less
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