Pride is a deadly sin, but it is a necessary 'virtue' for those chosen to battle The Beast. Sex-magic is the most powerful force in the universe and Prince Demerran is its master! The sex-magic--the legendary schahor of the Nu'Uran wizards--has been a blessing and a curse, holding him captive for over 1,000 years. The only chance he has to free himself, is by convincing his latest owner to join with him, using the secret and deadly rites of schahor. The only problem is that Lauren is ignorant of his magic and he must instruct her. But so much to teach and so little time to do so! If he cannot convince Lauren of the depth of her pride and passion, he is doomed forever in the prison-binding that his enemies have conjured around him.