Taj is headed west, but the consequences of leaving Kos behind confront him at every turn.
Taj will have to go back and face her before she sends her most deadly weapon--Taj\'s former best friend, Bo..
Karima is on his heels, sending dark warnings to the little village where he\'s hiding.
With the help of a local western mage, Aliya uncovers her true destiny--a future she\'s not sure she wants.
As Taj and Aliya explore their feelings for each other and Arzu connects with her homeland, the local westerners begin to question Taj\'s true identity.
She\'s immersed in her work to uncover the secret to Karima\'s magic, but her health begins to mysteriously deteriorate.
As Taj comes to terms with his new magic, he realizes there are two very different groups of tastahlik--one using their powers for good, the other for more selfish ends.
Aliya is struggling with her own unique capabilities.
Taj must return, but first he needs a plan.
With Arzu\'s help, Taj and Aliya make it to the village of her ancestors, home of the tastahlik--sin-eaters with Taj\'s same ability to both battle and call forth sins.
Innocent civilians flee to refugee camps as Karima\'s dark magic continues to descend on the city.
Taj is headed west, but the consequences of leaving Kos behind confront him at every turn
