Synopsis: This prequel novella tells how 13-year-old Kaylin Neya became the "mascot" of the Hawks of Elantra. "Barely a teenager, Kaylin Neya is a thief, a fugitive and an attempted assassin. She also has a smart mouth, sharp wits and myste­rious markings on her skin. All of which make her perfect bait for a child pros­ti­tution sting in the city of Elantra — if she survives her first meeting with the Hawks!" (from story page on author's site)