In the Dominion of Atrea, every heart can find a home. Combat veteran amputee Naima Starsong is a woman who has vowed to herself never to be in debt to another as long as she lives. Talented mage and engineer Jarin Wright not only saves her from the brink of death, but forges a mechanical limb that promises to give Naima her life back. As Naima gains strength and returns to active duty thanks to Jarin's ingenuity, she must learn to let go of her troubled past and allow trust to bloom into something even stronger. While Naima works to rebuild her strength and her life, Jarin readies himself with the rest of his Guild for the expedition that will strive to prevent attacks like the one that cost Naima her leg in the first place. The cause of the unrest is far more sinister than any of them know, however, and Jarin and Naima must again put their lives on the line to save the day.