Reed, having lost his parents, is forced to work the farm alone despite his young age. After being rejected by the village beauty, he makes a desperate attempt to win her back. But his efforts fail when he encounters thugs on the road and is forced to escape into the dark, dense woods. Half-dead, he stumbles upon a lonely hut deep in the forest, where a mysterious figure approaches him. Reed is terrified—is this person a friend or foe?
Katuri has been banished from her village after committing an act her people found unforgivable. Forced to live in exile, she encounters a band of adventurers who are more interested in her unique beauty than her warrior skills. But Katuri is no damsel in distress. Strong, wise, and resourceful, she is a hidden gem, overlooked by those around her. One person, however, may finally see her true worth.
But will he prove as untrustworthy as the others when they face the outside world?
