Before Maggie Maddock and her sisters returned to Dark Root, a previous generation of witches and warlocks reigned over The Council: 13 men and women devoted to holding back the dark they believed would eventually end the world. This is the origin story of Dark Root's most notable warlock: Armand. A natural magician, Armand uses his abilities to indulge in pleasurable pursuits with little regard for others, but when a beautiful woman, a skeletal ghost rider, and a powerful witch enter his life, his world will forever change. This novella is a prequel to The Daughters of Dark Root Series.