On the edge of the kingdom of Ashland a great threat to the realm arises and it threatens to bring an end to the Ashe family for good. Now they have Devin and Tempest captive, but they have a friend who's a wolf and sworn to make sure Devin stays in one piece. Meanwhile, Adrienne was dragged off unconscious through the desert by a stranger in a robe. Where is she now and will it be the key to her quest?