I’m what you call normal by day, and woo woo by night. As a college student, I spend my days in class and my evenings selling sage to PTA moms who do moon rituals to manifest better parking spaces. My best friend is a cat who likes pizza, and a “night out” includes hand delivering mysterious packages to the local “coven” of small business owners that repeatedly invite me to their meetings—clothing optional. My life is weird. But it’s not magic. Magic isn’t real. At least, that’s what I believed– right up until the moment he walks into my store. Alex Channing is rude, brutish, and a constant pain in my ass. He’s also the hottest specimen I’ve ever seen. Maybe that’s why words fail me in his presence. Or maybe it’s the pinging feeling in my gut that says he’s more than what he seems. But when he miraculously saves me from certain death, at the hand of a monster whose very existence shouldn’t even be possible, I’m forced to reconsider what’s real. My denial is strong but the reality of who—and what—Alex really is can’t be ignored. Neither can the existence of the monsters who hunt me. The truth is, magic is real. And the only thing I’m more in danger of losing than my life—is my heart.

The last thing I ever thought I’d be doing with my life was magic. Now, I’m jet-setting to the farthest corners of the Earth in search of a power bigger than the one locked inside me. Something strong enough to use against the forces that threatens to wipe out the existence of werewolves—and me with them. What I need is a partner. Someone to watch my back. Unfortunately, my first choice has abandoned me. Alex knows I’m the only one who can save him, but he’s too worried about my magic hurting me. Oh, the irony. Apparently, he’d rather die than cause me pain—and he plans to do just that. With Alex’s days numbered and access to my magic still out of reach, I’ll have to learn the hard way, there’s no force stronger than destiny.

My destiny was supposed to be about saving the world and righting the balance. But so far, all I’ve done is fail at everything. And then there’s Alex. Losing him very nearly pushed me over the edge. Despite my broken heart, I am determined to make my magic work, no matter the cost. No price can be higher than the one I paid watching Alex walk away. Turns out, I’m very wrong. I’m not going to give up. But Alex has his orders and he doesn’t care who they hurt.

You know that still, small voice we all have inside us? The one that helps us when we don’t know where to turn? Yeah, I have that too except it’s not my conscience or one of those little devils on the shoulder whispering advice. Her name is Hina. And she’s anything but the voice of reason. In fact, this witch is magical AF and pissed at her ex. Okay, I can relate. But our common interests might not be enough to get her off my back. Or, out of my head. If I don’t find a way to heal the wolves and stop Indra, the goddess will take matters into her own hands. Unfortunately, an appearance like that promises destruction, chaos, and worst of all: no more me. Indra isn’t holding back. Alex is in a cage. The clock is ticking.

The struggle is real. I’ve spent the last six months learning who to trust—and who to kill. And just when I thought I had the good guys separated from the bad, my world explodes. I know it’s up to me to stop what’s coming—and who’s bringing it—because if I don’t, the monster inside me will take me over for good. I’m not in the mood to become someone else just when I figured out who I really am. And who I really want. Then again, Alex thought he knew too. Turns out, he’s much more than a Hunter. Now, all he has to do is accept the truth.

The last thing I need while trying to save the world is an Econ exam but here we are. If I don’t get my butt to class, there won’t be a future left for me once this is all over. If only my magical abilities extended to Calculus and my attendance record. Alex’s problems are bigger than that. CHAS has issued a warrant for his arrest and suddenly the future looks so bleak and uncertain, I’m not sure how to promise him “forever” when—or if—this is all over. With the equinox just days away, I can’t afford distraction. The voices in my own head are bad enough. The voices in my ear remind me it’s only everything I’ve ever loved at stake. Time to see if hope is enough to save us all.