Even after risking everything to find a teacher who could help contain her volatile magic, Shaye's journey to master her powers has not been easy. Each day seems to bring new challenges, and new frustrations...

But even for immortals, life goes on. As her wedding to Aydan approaches, Shaye's friends guide her in her new role of anointed queen, and she quickly learns that the charmed life of royalty comes with as much heartbreak and responsibility as it does privilege and power.

Meanwhile, Shaye's training in witchcraft takes a dangerous turn when strange visions prove to be lessons of their own. Secrets of the past are creeping from the darkness, and Shaye's search for the truth could bring her to lose herself entirely.