Teine, a Human slave, is finding his new responsibilities are fraught with one hard decision after another. His new master is a willful noble child with a chronic illness. Surrounded now by terrible secrets, unpredictable magics and the threat of physical violence, he struggles to adapt to his new life, maintain old friendships, and learn who he can trust. Determined to honor the wishes of his new master and keep him safe, Teine discovers an inner strength as his personal honor-and sense of humor-are Tested…