Just when Aldric thinks things might die down a little for him, he's thrown back into the fire. After crushing the dwarf, Torg Frosthammer, and bonding with Jordan, Aldric just wants to relax and enjoy the summer break before classes start again. But that is not his lot in life. An urgent summons comes from the Headmaster and once there Aldric learns that the Imperial Grand Magus is on his way to determine whether Aldric was justified in his actions with Torg. Under normal circumstances that was bad. For Aldric it might be catastrophic. The Imperial Grand Magus is a legend, a mage bonded five times, stronger than any mage in the Empire. He has the ear of the Emperor himself. And he has a penchant for destroying those he views as a threat. The meeting takes an unexpected turn, setting Aldric and his bonds on a course they're not sure they want to be on. This books contains depictions of sexual encounters, but they are segmented into their own chapters and no important story beats are missed, or if they are they are evident upon the start of the next chapter. It also explores unconventional relationships, including harems.