Embracing his destiny means sacrificing everything else. When the Okoru host a death auction for elementals where a rumored Fire Master is being sold, Wyan and Lor wait for the perfect moment to save him in hopes that he would, in turn, mentor Lor in her element. But things go wrong when a young Phoenix boy tries to free himself from the guards and Wyan steps in to help. That one compassionate act changes their lives forever. They must now decide whether to track the Fire Master back to the impenetrable, Mystic prison, risking their entire family’s exposure to break him out—or to forget their ancient heritage and continue hiding from the Okoru in hopes that they will never have to fight them on their own. It is a journey of danger and discovery for Wyan and Lor as they fight the elements, their family, and even each other in their quest for freedom. --Amazon summary