Nuzan

Within the king''s mind lies the key to giving the queen new life. If only he would accept it.

Barakiel tamed the elemental force of Destruction in all aspects but one. He could not save his mortal queen, his beloved Zan O''Gara.

Afraid that Barakiel will choose death rather than live without her, Pellus and the healers clone the queen, intending to awaken her with her memories intact. They fail. Barakiel treats the innocent new Zan like his child, even though-on some level-the clone remembers the queen''s love for her mate. Pellus attempts to convince the king that if he and Nuzan were to bond in Union, Zan O''Gara would be restored.

Steeped in grief, Barakiel rejects his old friend''s schemes.

Nuzan must find her own way. She must learn to cope with the queen''s memories, stirring deep within her.