Phirynei has lived as a slave since the day her father died. At the tender age of five, as the daughter of a high ranking noble family, she was sold into slavery with her entire family.

Ienia is a man crippled in his prime due to the machinations of his former friend. After being abandoned by those who once pledged loyalty, the former tactician swore vengeance on everyone that betrayed him and his family.

Plans go awry when a visit from his betrayer leads to an indecent incident causing him to save a low ranking slave from a death sentence. With her around matters become more complicated as secrets and plots are revealed.

Can the slave and noble tactician figure out the truth behind the incident and survive the attacks of their enemy.