Orphaned and desperate, Ethan Bellweather receives an unexpected scholarship to Grimoire Academy, a prestigious institution veiled in ancient secrets. He soon discovers the academy isn't just for humans, but a sanctuary for Daemons - entities of raw power and alluring danger. To survive the year and secure his place, Ethan must form a Pact – a mystical bond – with a Daemon. However, Ethan possesses a rare, intoxicating aura that draws unwanted attention, both from possessive Daemons and shadowy figures who seek to exploit him. When he rescues a wounded Kyran, a mysterious and fiercely independent Shadow Daemon, he uncovers a conspiracy that could shatter the fragile peace between humans and Daemons, and his own role in a prophecy foretold long ago.