A dark magic seeks to rise even as the dust settles... It's been more than a year since Jess and Hannah Ballard fought to return the power of the Gateways where it rightfully belongs, and the Durupinen world is slowly adjusting to its altered relationship with the spirit world. At first, Jess is hopeful- women are joining the Caomhn?ir to train as guardians, and life at Fairhaven castle has settled into a new school...