Russ Devereaux used to have it all-loving father, beautiful best friend, a carefree life in a town he loved, and strong magic. He was the king of his happy universe. Five months ago, that life was taken from him. Do not pass Go. Do not collect two hundred dollars. He's spent months fighting back and building himself a new life, in a new city, with new friends he now considers family. But suddenly, his new life might be in jeopardy of getting shot straight to hell just like the last one. Literally, this time. He's discovered power inside of him-an ancient, dark power that he shouldn't have, can't explain, can't control, and definitely needs to keep secret. He needs answers, but before he can get them, he finds himself arrested and on his way to face the supernatural council. The same council that stole everything from him the first time. As Russ struggles to keep his new power under wraps, his old life and the new one are about to collide and it's bound to be explosive. He may not have all the answers he needs, but one thing is certain: he'll be damned if anyone is taking his new life from him. That is, if he's not just plain damned.