But Alija had crossed the line when she made Elezaar betray Marla, and for that she would die- Marla was determined about that. The dwarf was the sad casualty of a battle between two powerful women who were about to step out from behind their civilised facades to face each other down.

Alija had drawn first blood. This wasn't a battle of wits any longer. It was war.

TOR BOOKS BY JENNIFER FALLON.

The Hythrun Chronicles.

THE DEMON CHILD TRILOGY.

Medalon (Book One).

Treason Keep (Book Two).

Harshini (Book Three).

THE WOLFBLADE TRILOGY.

Wolfblade (Book One).

Warrior (Book Two).