Emily continues to do everything in her power to make good on her promise to fulfill the wishes of her godfather, Dr. D, while he is still under the control of a paramilitary group called Blacksky. Emily attempts to forge on by traveling to the greatest school of magic on Acacia in order to hone her skills and strengthen her ability to both rescue her godfather and discover the true identities of her parents. However, a ruthless magician named Cyril and his team of operatives are hot on her trail and prepared to do whatever it takes to stop the young phenom. Unbeknownst to them, she has several distinct advantages to help thwart their efforts. By her side is her bondsmate—an enormous Doberman named Xena with whom she has the ability to share thoughts and sensations. Emily has also undergone a process called “heightening†that has made her a formidable force that will allow her to leave her enemies baffled. Does she have what it takes to fight on, or will the seductive power of her growing abilities cloud her judgment?