Publisher's Synopsis
THE BANAM-HIN: An elite guard of the royal palace and city, they are seldom seen beyond them. Asdelar is a Blade of marked skill, but also a man who lives loud-flirtatious, teasing, open and free with affection. Life is not meant to be dull, even for a Blade. THE IMALT-WOR: The notorious strong arms of the king, they maintain his law across the land. They are highly disciplined, respected and feared. Hinego is as strict in his personal life as he is maintaining the king's law. He has no time or patience for careless wastrels. Forced to work together to locate the king's missing niece, neither man sees the journey ending in anything but disaster.
