Emily Whayne continues to do everything in her power to make good on a promise to fulfill the wishes of her godfather, but so much in her worlds has slipped out of control. On Earth, she is trailed by government Blacksky forces who want to study her, and on Acacia magicians are tracking her to add her power to theirs through dragon-oaths. Emily’s only option is to attempt to forge on to the prestigious school of magic on Bashan. She is becoming a more proficient blue magician and her mind-link with her formidable Doberman bondsmate continues to develop, but deep in her heart she’s certain only an arch-mage will be able to discover the answers to the truths that haunt her.