Boring. Quiet. Glum.

Meera has been called many things over the years, and for the most, they don't bother her. She'd rather be boring than draw attention to herself, because she knows exactly how dangerous the wrong attention can be.

But when a ghost from her past pops up to haunt her in her new life, Meera remembers what a powerful tool anger can be.

Sensible. Reliable. Steady.

Verner doesn't rock the boat, and he always tries to do right by everyone—especially the cautious but kind ex-Hunter he's trying to befriend.

But when it comes to Meera, Verner doesn't know how to be sensible. For Meera, he'll risk everything.