His Beloved Evil Spirits

If you’ve been rescued, don’t rush to wrap the hero in thanks. He might be a new kind of unclean spirit and need something from you. Something so much that he’s ready to play the noble one, to dally a little with dark magic, to save a couple of lives, and to pull you out of several delicate situations.

I am Marlene Envers, the mayor’s daughter—and… also unclean. A beast. Half, if we’re being precise. And I know the rules of the lower level too well to fall in love and allow my heart to be broken.

Or maybe, after all?..