Meet Olivia Shepherd, a California political consultant. Born an empath, she inherited the ability to read people's emotions. Since her youth, however, she has rejected her gift--that is until an ancient time-walker helps her reclaim her skill. Olivia's powers draw the attention of the Council, a secret supernatural political organization. When Olivia accepts an assignment to run a high-profile campaign, she's quickly drawn into the Council's perilous politics. A chance encounter introduces Olivia to William Ferrell, a man with his own connections to the organization.