As the daughter of a feudal lord, Aspeth Honori knows the importance of magical artifacts. So, it’s a disaster when her father gambles away all of theirs. With the family at risk of losing their land—and their heads—if the truth comes out, Aspeth decides to take action. She joins the Royal Guild of Artifacts, hoping to recover the lost relics from the ancient underground ruins. There’s just one problem: the guild won’t accept her because she’s a woman. Her solution? Marry someone who will let her become an apprentice. Enter a grumpy minotaur who needs a favor. He’s her teacher, about to go into heat (and that’s where things get complicated). He has no idea she’s nobility, and if he finds out, he’ll want nothing to do with her. Now, Aspeth must pass the guild’s trial, thwart a treasure hunter’s plans, save her land, and... survive her heat-crazed, horned husband, who she might be falling for. Time to dig deep. Literally.