As Keith confronts the brutal realization that Princess Deso has been hiding a dark secret from him, he discovers that Clara knows of Nevrhada's existence. Keith is haunted both by Clara's words and a deep sense of betrayal. Deso continues to avoid the burning question that Clara exploited one night on the dark hill near Keith's home.

Stuck between two worlds, Keith is forced to choose. Questions fill his mind: Does Clara love him? Will the witches find the parallel world? Why do the Tainos refer to Princess Deso Cressida as "Poison Ivy"?
Venturing to the royal castle in Nevrhada, Keith confronts the royals with the events that unfolded in the dark forest. One of the demons released from this shadowy prison seeks out Keith. During a raging battle, Keith is badly injured and loses his memories of Princess Deso and Nevrhada. As he falls in love with Clara, his heart reminds him of memories—or dreams—of a violet-eyed princess.

Meanwhile, the bloodthirsty Burrower that escaped from Nervhada to Earth causes destruction on the plains of Santillana Del Mar...