A Wolf in the Fold — Nancy Beth Lawter

In this, the third book in The Magic of Scerone Series, Joshua and Jessica are separated by Steevon and Maura. While Joshua fights for his life beside Tye and Laurel, Jessica is left in the hands of the man who most wants to destroy her. Bereft of her power and stripped of her allies, Jessica is unsure of who to trust.

When the terrible truth is unveiled about Evan Errin's true identity, Jessica is forced to continue the appearance of a friendship with her arch enemy to protect those that she loves. Steevon forces her to attempt to create the Crystal Ark with him in the hopes that he will become the master of the powerful blue magic. Only after free will is taken from her, and an encounter on the top most terrace of the castle, does she recognize those who are truly her friends and allies. The harder Jessica fight for her freedom, the tighter Steevon's grip grows. It is only after she finds herself completely under Steevon's control, when she is in her darkest moments, that she discovers and unexpected ally.