A Prince of Darkness novella. "You must understand, we are wicked creatures, it is our nature. It may not be right, as you have said, but we are what we are." Now, Find out why. Ciaran and Kes must grow up quickly if they want to survive the night court. Under the rule of Ciaran's father, the palace is no place for a youngling. Each will learn to cope in their own way as they fight to reach adulthood.