Mara chose to practice a new skill, opening a portal, when Morvayne seized the opportunity to take her captive. Trapped within a force field in a luxury palazzo in Italy may sound like heaven, but it would depend on the company. And Morvayne was not Mara''s idea of a good companion; especially when his goal was to marry her and force her to help him destroy mankind. Fortunately, Mara has Clay with her as well, to mentor and guide her as she learns how to wield her newfound Powers and Light. As the future Queen of all the Realms, Mara''s education must continue despite her current entrapment. Or rather especially because of it. With enough training, and effort on her part, Mara may be able to free herself from Morvayne''s vile presence.