Driven by despair and heartbreak Wren O'Connor flees her village, only to pass through the Veil and into the perilous realm of Faery. Trapped in a world of beauty and cold magic, death seems tragically near. But the threads of Fate are not woven idly, and her life is spared. Rescued by the Royal Bard of The Winter Court, Wren owes Thade a debt that cannot easily be repaid. Fortunately for the mortal maiden, Thade has long been in search of a muse-and Wren is it. Trusting the portents of Fate, the bard offers her his heart, protection, and eternal devotion ... but is Wren willing to turn her back on the only faith she's ever known and put her trust in Fate too?