Aftyn Galena keeps to herself, thanks to her inhuman good looks and a secret ability she tries desperately to conceal. But when a new student hints at her Greek heritage, she is forced to confront the things that set her apart. Before she can demand answers, Aftyn's mother is taken from their home by a mysterious figure. Arek, the new student, and a familiar classmate sweep Aftyn away to Patron headquarters, where she is pulled into a clandestine world of magic and mythology. Just how much influence do bloodlines have on actions? Aftyn will have to answer that question as she learns from whom she is a descendant and how to wield her power. Her lineage could prove problematic and she unwittingly earns the attention of several Patrons. But who can she trust?