Ommin Linden was 18 when he took over as Head, gaining complete control over his family's magic. He was 22 the first time someone tried to kill him. Now, at 30, attempts on his life have become commonplace. Ommin fears nothing more than the thought of his vindictive mother or malicious brother having limitless power. And so he puts out an ad. Under the guise of needing an accountant, Ommin plans to train a local girl to be the next Head, giving her control if anything were to happen to him. Aspen Gwydion comes from his own magical family. One whose Head is getting tired of the unnatural number of magical disturbances that have been occurring for the past year. They seem to center around Ommin's territory, so Aspen is sent to study him, and stop him, if necessary. The perfect opportunity comes in the form of a job posting. Ommin needs an accountant, and Aspen needs a way in. But Aspen soon discovers Ommin isn't behind the disturbances, nor does the other man seem to know who is. Add to that Ommin's true intent behind his ad, and Aspen suddenly finds himself in far deeper than he intended. As the two men grow closer, danger seems to loom in every shadow. Secrets emerge. Trust is betrayed. The past comes back to haunt them. Together, they will learn that magic, like people, is rarely ever black or white.