In a world where noble blood shapes truth and silence can be deadlier than war, Kael wants none of it, no glory or justice, only freedom.
Waking one day with two soulbound motes and the extraordinary abilities that came with them, he stepped beyond the mortal world and into the ranks of the Luminaires. With his newfound strength, he built a life as a mercenary, taking contracts ranging from assassination to theft.
When a cryptic request from a noble family crosses his path, Kael takes the bait, lured by the promise of riches. But as the true weight of the mission reveals itself, what began as a simple job becomes a desperate fight for survival.
Now hunted by the very family that hired him, Kael must use every tool at his disposal, his wits, his abilities, and the people around him, to claw his way out of the death sentence he unknowingly placed upon himself.