As a general\'s daughter in a vast empire that revels in war and enslaves those it conquers, Kestrel has two choices: she can join the military or get married.
But he, too, has a secret and Kestrel quickly.
It\'s not long before she has to hide her growing love for Arin.
Following her instinct, Kestrel buys him - and for a sensational price that sets the society gossips talking.
Kestrel has other ideas.
One day, she is startled to find a kindred spirit in Arin, a young slave up for auction.
As a general\'s daughter in a vast empire that revels in war and enslaves those it conquers, Kestrel has two choices: she can join the military or get married