Annia Melcott's life is in shambles. Her traitor-turned sister is rotting in a prison camp, her mother's threatening to disown her, and her closest friends are too busy with their own issues to offer any distractions or support. 

In a desperate attempt to escape her problems, Annia decides to take a trip to Southia, hoping the new adventures and change of climate will clear her head. The first mission she snags is simple enough—escort two mage children and their guardian back to their ancestral home, and make sure they don't get killed or kidnapped by bandits.

But while Southia's verdant lands are beautiful and compelling, they are also rife with ancient, wild magic that the world has forgotten. Evil shamans, powerful goddesses, and vengeful ghosts lurk in unexpected places, and if Annia isn't careful, she might very well become their next victim…

NOTE: This is a backstory novella that takes place concurrent to the events in Taken by Magic. It is also a prequel to Tempted by Magic, Book One in the brand-new Mischief and Magic series, coming Spring 2020!