Arkarian is kidnapped by the Order of Chaos, who plan to weaken the Guard by erasing his birth.

Isabel is determined to save him, but that means defying Lorian's orders, risking her life, and facing the underworld itself.

When rescuing Arkarian, they gain another member of the guard Dillon who was working for the Order of Chaos but came to the good side.

At the hearing Isabel is pardoned and Lorian grants her the power to cease ageing so she and Arkarian can be together.

[2] Susan L. Rogers was mixed in her review for School Library Journal saying "There is enough action and excitement here to keep non-discriminating readers involved, but little else.