Rohan paced outside his uncle’s quarters. The rain that had lashed the stones of Reave Castle all afternoon felt like it was lashing his shoulders. He had exhausted his parents’ library for information on House Aeturnal and the connection between Death Mages and those ancient Fae. If he could but understand that connection he could understand his own connection with Finn. This would help them both to get control of their powers and use them for their greatest good. His uncle--and his uncle’s library--were the only resources he had not tapped yet.

But I cannot trust him! Not anymore, Rohan thought. Yet to find out what I need to know I must tell him about Finn and myself. Can I take this risk?