A weakened Braden struggles with the loss of his beloved uncle and his best friend's shattered mind before resolving to gain control over Belle Dam by mastering the hidden magical wellsprings.
When girls begin disappearing, Braden realizes anew that while he himself is not a demon, there are demons in the dead of night and as he continues to explore the history behind Belle Dam's darkest secrets, friendships and alliances are tested.
After a terrifying vision, Braden retreats to an old city divided by two feuding witch dynasties, where he learns that the head of one dynasty is his father and the guy for whom he is falling is the son of the head of the other dynasty.
