When no-nonsense witch Vail takes over as Headmistress of Arcane Academy, she's ready to whip the school into shape—not deal with corrupted wards or animated gargoyles. She's definitely not ready for a mouth-watering bear shifter who makes her want to skip faculty meetings for some private tutoring.

Alpha bear shifter, Kaine Urso, is used to keeping his company running smoothly, his sleuth safe, and his territory protected. But when the Academy falls under attack, his bear roars "Mine!" at the fiery Headmistress whose magic matches her sass. Now he's got his paws full with a stubborn witch who insists she can handle things alone—even as her classroom fills with purple smoke and possessed statues!

Between midnight ward patrols, magical emergencies, and steamy encounters in the school library, Vail and Kaine discover that when they work as a team, they pack quite the punch. And Kaine's bear? He's ready to earn an A+ in claiming his witch! Can a protective alpha and a fierce Headmistress pass the ultimate test? And just how many school rules will they break before these two admit they're perfect for each other?

Welcome to Mystic Hollow, where the classes are magical, the shifters are hunky, and detention has never been so tempting!