As Superior Magic Users, Catalina Baylor and her sisters have extraordinary abilities - abilities that their ruthless grandmother wishes she had control over. Only by working as Deputy Warden of Texas can Catalina provide her family with some protection. She is required to monitor violations of magic laws in the state, which is quite unsafe. When House Baelor comes under attack and monsters stalk her every step, Catalina must rely on the handsome, dangerous Alessandro Sagredo, the Excellent One to break her heart. The nightmare Alessandro has struggled with since childhood has come roaring back to life, but now it threatens Catalina . Even his lifelong desire for revenge cannot keep him from caring for Catalina's safety, even though each fight could be his last. He knows that she will not rest until she stops the use of the illegal, power-giving serum that is tearing their world apart.