How can I easily describe the perfection that was Sydlynn? Demon power ideally matched to her witchcraft, all six elements equally balanced inside her, the latest Hayle daughter took my breath away. I fell harder for her than any other, thanks to our shared heritage, and every night as I curled up in Syd's crib, my power forming a barrier around her to protect her from all comers, I begged Thaddea to forgive me for loving someone more than her.

"I'd like to hold my daughter ...