Isla Rivera has a problem. Her counterpart from El Paso Cerrado, having failed to secure his own place as Keeper there, now wants to steal her slot as Keeper of Umbrum Hall. The only question is how far Miguel will go to take that from her.

The solution seems obvious, but it means taking a step she's not ready for. A step that might create permanent ties between her and Jason Brown. She's not sure if she's more afraid that would tie her to him, or that it would bind him to her. Honestly, she'd rather put it off until she's a little older, and possibly wiser.

And then there's the Christmas party she has to plan...