In the shadowed halls of Arcane Academy, Lydia Laveau stands at the crossroads of destiny...and deception.Following the revelations of the Conjuring test, Lydia is thrust into the spotlight, facing challenges darker than any spell. As questions swirl about her relationship with Anson and her connection to Nash, Lydia finds herself ensnared in a web of lies spun for protection-but whose?With the Midnight Circle drawing closer and the bond with her father revealing the heavy mantle of her heritage, Lydia must confront the possibility of leading a battle she never wished to fight. But the more she learns of Talia's past and the enigmatic red witches, the more Lydia questions the very fabric of her beliefs and the secrets that shape her world.Will Lydia's journey through shadowed corridors and darker magics forge a path to salvation for those she loves, or will the weight of secrets and the cost of power be too great a burden for the daughter of a Light High Priestess turned champion of the dark?Fans of DIVERGENT, HARRY POTTER, and A DISCOVERY OF WITCHES will devour this edgy paranormal academy series with a slow burn romance!Scroll up to one-click to continue the Touch of Darkness series with Book 3, Wicked Bones, today!