Master of the Dark

Ahleah, known as The Vital, rises from slavery to become a significant political pawn within the palace walls of Atlantis, where her status is both protected and perilous. Trusted only by Peracles, her potential guardian, her life takes a dangerous turn when he is sent away to train and then faces marriage for political reasons, leaving her vulnerable. Dark forces threaten her survival, as she becomes a key figure in her nation's fight for survival amidst mounting chaos.