Power flows toward purpose—not desire. The hand that can destroy, must build. Val holds the power of Brightshadow within her. Power that is too much for her to control. After escaping the Directorate HQ with Mel and Xander, Val found her way to the Tombs and to Alala—a Master Darkmage Instructor. An instructor that can teach her the Skills. There’s only one problem. Alala has sworn a vow not to teach another darkmage. Especially not one named Forza. Now she faces a choice. Will she teach Val the Skills and equip her to wield Brightshadow—the key to finding the Eclipse