The Witch, Alexandra, enters Prince Adrian's life like a lightning strike, but lightning strikes more than once! You see, they come together, oddly enough, through a failed Bonding Ceremony. She is to educate him, protect him, make him a formidable soldier, and, of course, ultimately, the king.

Adrian tests Alexandra in her newfound role because he is a lonely boy, just thirteen, who is anything but comfortable being royal. And anyone who would care to listen, and few would, he would describe the relationship with his parents, and relatives for that matter, with a single word, difficult.

Alexandra, unyielding in what she sets her mind to, uses her sharp intellect, cunning, Witchcraft, and the Discipline to defend not only Adrian, but also his right to the throne! And she is all too aware that great leaders can collect many enemies.