Marcus Mullin was part of the military group sent out to look for an enemy of the state. We knew we were looking for a woman, but that was it. Then he saw her, the most beautiful woman he had ever seen. Purple eyes shone through the crowd as their eyes locked—my soulmate.

A mysterious stranger makes a striking entrance at the coming-of-age celebration of the Ferhawen heiress. Without warning, without even introducing himself, he captures everyone's attention by inviting young Elyzara to dance a waltz straight out of fairy tales.