She is playing for the Blessing of the Gods. He is playing with her mind. For Damae, Princess of Jalari, entering the Trials of Helpia isn’t just about glory or gold—it is a necessity. To win the Blessing of Helpia, she is willing to risk everything on the harrowing journey to the Center of Gallie. This may be a trial all on its own. Thorsen Drake—the man who has cast more than a shadow in her life- As the trials push Damae to her breaking point, forcing her to make the hardest decision of her life, the line between hatred and trust begins to blur. In a game where one wrong move means death, Damae must answer the ultimate question: Is Thorsen her worst enemy, or her key to winning the whole thing?