After sixteen years of hiding her identity as a Guardian in the human kingdom of Zovinmere, Adelia Amber is about to receive the choice of a lifetime: to return to her people's homeland of Loredana, or stay behind in the world she has grown to love. The catch: it is a one time deal. She can follow her dream and meet her people, but that also means leaving behind her family and friends forever. Algar Syndri has been Addy's Destined for the last sixteen years-and also her dearest friend. Now he could lose her forever, but there is little he can do to stop it. His only option is to stand by Addy's side and ensure that she gets the opportunity to make that choice-no matter what she decides. Eve Shanon is a stranger when she shows up at the Syndri's house just days before Addy is to make her choice. She comes offering help and friendship, but Addy is certain she has more sinister plans-which require taking Addy out of the picture. Will Addy survive long enough for her choice to even matter?