Word spreads across the realms of Aurelia's forbidden love, and the gods are furious. As the protector of the balance, her transgression is seen as a betrayal. The High Council of the Gods summons her to answer for her crime.

Lysander, too, is in danger. The gods have decreed that no mortal should be involved in their affairs, and Aurelia must act quickly to shield him from their wrath. As Aurelia stands before the council, she realizes the depths of her sacrifice. Love, it seems, may demand a higher price than she ever imagined.