Social worker Max Maitland is trained to help people, not leave them vulnerable to evil. His unexpected and unwanted legacy bestows upon him a spirit beasta cougarto help protect him and his sister. Bound to his sister by their legacy, Max is frustrated at the prospect of sacrificing his own goals and dreams like his bachelor uncle.
Max and his sister lure the demon to the metaphysical vortexes around Sedona, the perfect trap to end the demon's power. Cornered, the demon strikes back by taking Robin hostage and demonstrating the magic she doesn't believe in. Robin's only chance at survival is to rely on the prowling cougar that Max commands, but that might be one risk she isn't willing to take.