Shay's journey continues... Still reeling from the attack, everyone is on high-alert awaiting possible threats. As Shay continues to reconcile the new aspects of her life with the struggles from her family secrets, she decides to hide her hallucinations from those who care most. Declan and Duncan don't find out until it's too late that the Gael Fearg sword left more than a scar. Each kill made from the Gael Fearg will give knowledge to Shay so she can be capable of defending herself and defeating the Morrígan. Leaving Shay linked to the one person who haunts her nightmares the most. As they learn what is happening to Shay, they fight to keep her from returning to the night at the river beneath the tree. More secrets are revealed to bring connections together from the past to the present. Some secrets help build more powerful relationships, and some weaken the bonds already made. With newcomers to Tremper who show up at the most suspicious times and more secrets being hidden from Shay. She will have to fight against her family, allies, and herself to survive another day. However, her wolf may be too far gone, and she will require a great sacrifice to live.