(* This book is Upper YA. It has some sexual references, torture, language, and gore. Recommended for ages 15+) With the King of Morbeth dead, Roehl seizes control of the kingdom. Capturing the late king's witches and head guards, Roehl sends a message to Calla and Nicolae. Come to Morbeth within twenty days, or they will all be executed. Calla refuses to allow those who served her great-grandfather to die because of her. Yet to face him in battle she needs allies who will stand with her despite knowing they are walking into Roehl's deadly trap. War is imminent. Lives will be lost. As Calla rallies her allies together, can she trust her powers to find victory and end Roehl's evil reign? Or will she be the next to fall?