Guardians were bred for a specific purpose to protect the most powerful of witches. One in particular born in the 1600's has found herself in her new home in present day New Orleans. A puppy gifted with great powers struggles in a new place, wondering if it is enough. She begins to doubt herself because her witch has yet to bond with her. As uneasiness settles in her, she is visited by an old friend from Germany, who guides her and teaches her to trust in her witch as well as her own gifts.Athena also has a gift that not even she knew was special. Will this witch and Guardian find the truth in each other and fight an evil brewing on the streets of the Quarter or will they find danger that they may not escape?