Persia's purists aren't the only ones bent on keeping their country free of Jewish influences. Akilah realizes his knowledge of Jesus could potentially destroy Magi society and its power over Persia's official religion and government. Untrusting of his Council, a thousand miles from aid, and bound in a potentially career-ending contract, Akilah must decide how far he will go to protect what he knows of Jesus--and whether the cost of his belief is worth the risk.