The Darkness threatens the world; Griffins and witches who have been distanced for centuries, must band together and defeat a dark being before it swallows enough souls to swing open the gates of the Underworld. Emily was born a witch, but was stolen from her home. She knows nothing of her powers until Lucain and Ian appear on her doorstep. Emily's best and only friend Diana, refuses to leave Emily go alone, and both of their lives are soon spun out of control. Ian attempts to train her for the battle in the midst dark magic blocking their path at every turn. He tries to gather himself to create a new plan, but becomes thwarted when a bounty hunter, named Cain Laviran, begins hunting Emily to add her to his personal collection with the leader of the Guardians hot on his trail. Now Emily, Ian and their friends and allies must fight to push the Gates of the Underworld back. The clock is ticking fast, but is it possible to attain powers locked down since birth so quickly?