Adley Reed is just a girl trying to live in the midst of World War 2. Because she lives in London, she is a on constant alert, but she tries to make the best of it. She reads, to try and escape. Everyone who met her could agree she was wise beyond her years. She has tried to make friends before, but all the girls she tried to talk to were either stuck up and snobby or far too idiotic. None of the people she tired to be friends with had any depth, so she just stuck to herself and her books. Well until she met them.

After fifteen years of living in Narnia, the Pevensies are just trying to get used to living in London again. It was hard, especially for Edmund. While others may think Peter took it the worst, no one saw the fear of rejection in Edmund's eyes. He was scared. He was still scared because of what the witch had done to him. He was afraid he would turn into the same bitter person he was before the wardrobe. He tried to hide it so well. No one noticed, no one but Adley, but she chose to not say anything. It wasn't her place.

When Adley's "mum" move next to the Pevensies, she is forced to officially meet them. All of them take a liking to her due to her being knowledgeable and different. She doesn't look at them as though they are kids. She looks at them, and can see more than just their appearance. Edmund, though he is afraid to admit it, has also taken a liking to her, but he is careful not to show it. This leads him to sometimes being thoroughly hostile to her for being honest.

What happens when they go to Narnia? What happens when they take Aldey with them? Her bonds grow stronger with the Kings and Queens of old, but one in particular more than the rest. Will he feel the same?