Sequel to A Dangerous Thing. The Knight-Captain was a changed man, and Astrid Amell, she was an apostate. Their forbidden past would be a dangerous tool in the wrong hands, but Cullen must know why she came to Kirkwall. As for the mage, she has been both haunted and hunted since that fateful night she escaped. Everything has changed, but has their feelings? Rated T for now.

The Commander has not been the same since her recent venture—finding Morrigan did not bring the closure she sought. But there are no shortage of distractions for the former Lady Cousland. The Wardens have begun the training of their newest member, the capital demands her royal attendance, and Nathaniel is suspicious of a knight from Starkhaven. Where's the peace and quiet?