Slade Spencer returns to his hometown after an incident five years ago that changed his life. A warlock in denial, he's subconsciously learned to erase memories from his mind that upset him. Now his past stares him in the face as he meets up with his old flame, Susie Vasilly. Slade had always thought Susie was different from the rest of his tormenters, until the day she accused him of forcing himself on her. The accusation caused a town uproar and sent them both packing - going their separate ways. Susie is shocked to see Slade return, and this pleases her but also scares her more than anything. She's never told him he has a son, nor has she told him his evil Uncle Galen has found a new Familiar - her. She has been cursed by the man's late wife, and at night shapeshifts into a cat. Galen can't touch her in her human form, but at night, won't let her cat-self leave his side. Romance is rekindled between Susie and Slade, but secrets manage to keep them apart. And when Susie's life is endangered, Slade has no choice but to accept his warlock ways and learn the Craft of his kind. Slade vows to face his inner demons as well as his uncle's dark arts, on a race to hone his skills to save Susie and break her curse, or die trying.