The boy who ran, the boy who stayed, and the girl they left behind.Triston will soon be a warrior of Clan Bohannon. In secret, he and Rica, the chieftain's daughter, swear to protect each other.A sudden attack scatters the clan warriors, forcing Triston into battle. Alone, and terrified, he flees. Lucan will soon be a warrior of Clan Bohannon. In public, he denounces Triston as a traitor and vows to rescue Rica.Rica will soon be the chieftess of Clan Bohannon. Betrayed by friends, failed by her warriors, and tortured by her foes, she must strip away the lordling's daughter and become something stronger. She must become ice, and make them fear the cold.