When restless spirits begin targeting her loved ones, a reluctant witch turns to her late mother's grimoire and awakens an ancient, cunning spirit whose protection comes at a deadly cost, forcing her to untangle a family curse before it consumes them both. ❦ ❦ ❦ Olivia Dubois didn't want magic, and she definitely didn't want him. For years, Olivia has shied away from her late mother's craft, determined to ignore the spirits stalking her every step. But the dead don't simply fade away. Now, they are targeting the people she loves. Driven by guilt, Olivia turns to her mother's grimoire-only to awaken something far more dangerous than the ghosts she hoped to escape. Caecus is ancient, dangerous, and far too charming for someone that shouldn't exist. He offers her an enticing deal: absolute protection in exchange for her time. But time is a luxury Olivia quickly realizes she doesn't have. The more she learns from Caecus, the deeper she sinks into his games. She is drawn by his charisma, unnerved by his power, and tempted by a promise of freedom from the curse that has plagued her bloodline for centuries. But every step she takes wears the barrier between the living and the dead thinner. Shadowy forces are closing in, and secrets buried by her ancestors are clawing to the surface. Olivia must confront a terrifying truth: Caecus's interest in her is no coincidence. To survive, she must decide how much of herself she is willing to surrender to the past, her awakening power, and the cunning spirit who may be her ultimate ruin... or her salvation. Content/trigger warning: contains mature themes, ritual acts, some violence, and strong language