Even magic cant solve everything. . . . After facing down the forces of Fairy in mortal combat, Persephone Alcmedi still must deal with the aftermath. Not only does Seph now possess deadly secrets she must hide from the arcane and mundane world alike, but the dozens of magical creatures whove taken up residence behind her cornfield need food and shelter, and theres still her foster daughter Beverlys tenth birthday party to plan. And thats not all. . . . Sephs boyfriend Johnny has revealed himself as the wrewolf Domn Lup, and the ruler of the wre world is en route from Romania to make sure Johnny really is the king he claims to be. But Johnnys hiding a dangerous secret: his magic is locked in his mysterious tattoos. He and Seph must find a way for him to reclaim itfastdespite those who have no intention of letting Johnny gain his full powers. Seph knows that, in the arcane world, strength is always a necessity and power must be constantly proven, but how far is she willing to go to succeed . . . and at what cost?