After returning from the island of Kvorga, Yolken experienced a disastrous confrontation with the Regency.
Not only did he fail to rescue Javen, but Kaylan is now a prisoner of the Regency as well.
And it was all his fault.
He desperately wants to return to Onta and rescue Kaylan, but a far greater peril pulls him away.
Faced with an impossible task, he begrudgingly assumes a role he doesn't want and seeks help from someone who wants him dead.
Meanwhile, Javen has been thoroughly enjoying him.