Embarking upon their next assignment, Mina and Rixon travel to the capital. Mina is eager to outwit the king, while Rixon fears an attempt to force him into a birthright he never wanted. What they find is completely unexpected. There are demons within the city's Nebrine walls, stalking the streets. Are the witches to blame? Is the king trying to frame the Citadel? Or is it something else entirely? When Mina's confidence gets the better of her, and Rixon makes a bargain with someone he hates, they will be forced into a life they never wanted. A life neither has chosen. But perhaps none of it will matter. Especially if the only key to Mina's freedom is lost.This 60k word novella is the third in a trilogy that makes up the first set of books in the Lady Witch Series. It is a romance-heavy fantasy that focuses on character arc. It contains sexual content, a bit of naughty talk, some foul language, and use of weapons against demons.