I ran away from my husband-tyrant, taking the heir of the clan with me. I know he’s looking for us. His greedy nature wants my gift, and for us—freedom. Working at a magical academy is the only chance to cross the border discreetly and vanish into a neighboring kingdom. But my plans collapse under the rector’s penetrating gaze. Will I manage to carry out what I planned, or has the head of the academy already decided everything for me?