A young woman, Ariel, is on the run from her brother and lord, Aryk. Threatened by an assassin arranged by Aryk, she is rescued by a mysterious knight named Verita, and together they flee. To escape Aryk's ever-threatening shadow, Ariel learns to fend for herself with Verita's help. Along the way, Ariel learns to lean on Verita even when she feels vulnerable, and to be honest with herself about her feelings...