Lily and Romeo are just one desert away from reaching the High Seat of the Black Heron Society, where they'll finally learn the fate of Lily's mom, Greta. But Lily is going to need some guidance before she shows up at the Black Heron's door. Can a clan of magical travelers in a hidden oasis give her what she needs? When Lily sees her mom at last, the young witch knows something is wrong. Can she help her missing mother and perform the spell that will turn magic on its head? It's a good thing Greta left her daughter one last clue outside the Black Heron fortress. But Lily will have to make a sacrifice in order to step inside. Will our favorite witch take the challenge and fight what happens to the people she loves inside the secret fortress? What will happen to Romeo?