My own inner darkness is closing in, but to save everyone I love, I may need to embrace it. I'm Ali Welson, starting my third year at the monster academy. And that means starting my career path. Yikes. Instead of worrying about college entrance exams, I've been chosen to take over as the reserve's leader, meaning it will be my duty to protect everyone here and deal with our enemies on the outside. And did I mention that the Dark Corruption is salivating at that thought? Leading my new home will help it take me over for good, and then I'll be the scariest force in the world. Plus, I'm not cut out to lead. But with fate giving me no choice and our existence on the line, maybe I'll embrace the dark, breaking my promise to Byron. Because even his plan to help me could be dangerous...