The Water Fairy Tribe is rejoining Fairydom after cutting itself off generations ago-and is releasing thousands of surface fairy prisoners. Among the surface tribes, the announcement that they will be reunited with loved ones long thought dead has evoked a passionate response. Crown Prince Isaac of the Wood Fairies would love to make Lady Cassidy of the Water Fairies his wife-and future queen. Although she worries this will anger many of his tribe, he is confident that he knows a way to help others see her for the valiant, honorable woman she is. When Cassidy agrees to accompany Isaac on a scouting expedition to secure a village site for some of the political prisoners her tribe is releasing, she has only second-hand knowledge of the dangers they'll face. Predators, ice, and a fear she's never known all await her in the Deep Woods. Will the risk and sacrifice be enough to turn the tide in their favor?