Kat Warren thought her dreams had come true—she’s a college senior, newly engaged to Alex Ryder, the enigmatic theater professor who stole her heart. Their happiness seems unbreakable, even after Galvin Edwards’ scheming nearly tore them apart. But her bliss shatters when Kat’s grandmother, Anna, reveals a chilling premonition: Galvin will discover Kat’s engagement and whisk her away into the dark unknown, a realm from which no one returns. The only way to stop him? Kat must bind herself to Alex in marriage—and she has less than ten days to do it.

With paranoia mounting, Kat races to put together a small wedding, her every step haunted by the fear of Galvin’s magic and the threat lurking in every shadow. Just as she and Alex exchange vows and believe themselves safe, Detectives Fred Kearney and Bianca Ortiz arrive at Kat’s door—intent on arresting Alex. But nothing is as it seems. With the help of her magical cousin Marilyn, Kat fights to undo Galvin’s spell and clear Alex’s name, setting the stage for a final showdown against Galvin and the mysterious Abhram. Will Kat’s growing powers protect her from the darkness threatening to consume her? Or will Galvin’s magic succeed in spiriting her away forever?