67 BC. Rome. Trust. Kindness. Reckless and dangerous words in Arria's inhuman world. Her master's most favored slave, Arria knows the kindest of smiles hide the most monstrous of intentions....

Survival. Freedom. She fights for both. He fights to protect her heart. 70 BC, Rome. A slave from birth, Salaria endures the bloody rule of her mistress while dreaming of...