Against all expectations Fenris' mind is recovering from the lyrium poisoning his unstable markings have caused, but the road to recovery is not without obstacles. Can he fully reclaim the freedom he lost? And can Hawke bring himself to let Fenris go if he needs to? Both Fenris and Hawke need to find their place in the world, but will it be at each other's side or apart?

With Danarius gone, Fenris' markings become unstable. Damian Hawke is determined to save the man he loves, but that is not as easy as he had hoped. Their travel to the Tevinter Imperium and what Hawke is willing to do place pressure on their relationship. Will both Fenris and the love between them survive? This is a sequel of Magic's Touch, but can be read separately.

Fenris' world is turned upside down when he spends the night with Hawke. Moving on is not as easy as he would have hoped. This story is from Fenris' point of view and fills in the relationship with Hawke and Fenris' search for his sister. Stays faithful to the lore. Rival romance with male mage Hawke.