After so many troubles and losses, happiness is especially sweet—now Alesana herself will be able to confirm that. A ring shines on her finger, and at the ball her beloved man holds her in his arms. What more could a girl dream of? But contrary to expectations, darkness continues to thicken over her head. A string of disappointments and mistakes leads to completely unexpected consequences, guiding her back into a labyrinth from which, it seems, there is no exit. Her fate depends on the Dark Mage and on a dangerous ritual that puts Alesana before a difficult choice: magic or love.