When a giant mother Sirius lies dying from magic contamination, only Melphiera can extract the poison and save it—but doing so will be the greatest magical challenge of her life! And with the eyes of all of Galbraith’s magic-users upon her, including chief sorcerer Odilon, will Melphiera’s sorcerous secrets be seen by someone who will misuse them? Then, Melphiera and her fiance Duke Aristide get a rare moment of peace…and a chance to go on a date in castle town!