A bond. A choice. A lie. A sacrifice. Ryland's dark secret has been exposed. Now, he will stop at nothing to get his love back. Mitchi is being held captive by the merciless Shadow woman, who delights in torturing her victims to their breaking point. Carrying his own scars from the malicious woman, Ryland races the clock to save his bonded before she succumbs to the darkness. But he can't do it alone. With a freshman group of magic wielders by his side, can Ryland rescue Mitchi in time? Or, will his team be thrust into magic war without the training to survive? A power surges through Mitchi's veins that even she can't comprehend. Imprisoned and fighting for her life, she's faced with the decision to unleash her truth. Yet the consequences could be deadly. In this highly anticipated sequel of the thrilling Light Bringer Saga, the bonded pair face the ultimate choice between life ... and love.