A girl, a magical destiny, and a terrible betrayal. The war still threatens Rowan's beloved hometown, so she continues to live with her grandfather and his white wolf Arto near the Dark Forest. Although she desperately misses her father and her best friend Bella, she has found new friends in siblings Will and Cam. And then there’s her newly discovered gift! Rowan begins to harness her magical abilities as a Waidling. However, saving a young Pegasus brings difficult choices that threaten not only her family but also her own life. When Rowan is betrayed, events spiral out of control. Suddenly, she must ask herself: Who can she still trust? And where does she belong now that her family is torn apart by war?.