Ever since Helena moved to Silent Creek, a mysterious small town on the Scottish coast, she has known that dark forces exist – even within her. Even more, the student finds herself in the middle of a scheming witch war. Betrayed by her great love Tyrael Burnett, Hel no longer knows who she can trust. Only the charismatic Declan Sinclair seems to understand her, which is why Hel feels more and more drawn to him. But she also has no idea of the curse that dwells within him, and just as little of the oath Tyrael has made to save Helena from a terrible fate.