When a giant mother Sirius lies dying from magic contamination, only Melphiera can extract the poison and save it-but doing so will be the greatest magical challenge of her life! And with the eyes of all of Galbraith's magic-users upon her, including chief sorcerer Odilon, will Melphiera's sorcerous secrets be seen by someone who will misuse them? Then, Melphiera and her fiance Duke Aristide get a rare moment of peace…and a chance to go on a date in castle town!