Book excerpt: One sexy mistake could spell the end of the guardianship. Can Abby deny her feelings forever? Abby Brennan knows she must embrace her dark witch. Lucky for her, one guardian is ready to help her through it. But her hybrid status only complicates things when it attracts the attention of a mischievous necromancer. Only one guardian remains for Abby to bond with, a final act that will permanently close the rift beneath the castle. But when the necromancer warns of dire consequences for the queen and her men if she succeeds, it forces her to rethink her plans. Certain she is a danger to her men, Abby vows to never complete the bonding. But an unexpected visit from an otherworldly force and a threat to kill her guardians pushes her to make a choice. Whichever path she chooses risks the guardianship. With one clear option left, will her final decision save or destroy her men? Magic Freed is book 4 in the Magical Mate series.