After a bloody showdown amongst lycans at Holden's home, Aaron and his pack take shelter in the Wolfe's compound so Rachael can heal from her injuries. Unfortunately, Olivia catches wind of her blossoming relationship with the alpha and drives them out of Paradise in an explosive tantrum. Meanwhile, Holden and Lacey mourn the loss of two of their own and are completely unable to find a middle ground as alpha and Primary. Then Laelia steps in, offering information on the whereabouts of their enemy in the hopes of rising rank in the pack. Though Holden uses her information to make a devastating move, he ignores the red flags that suck him deeper into interpersonal drama--especially after some of Olivia's pack defect to him. Tensions build on both sides. Aaron, too, has taken on a traitor, and she can only weaken their position. Holden's pack continues to grow, while charges vie for attention and status. As the two inevitably head down paths fated to meet in death, two questions remain: who is the superior alpha? And will Rachael survive the oft-fatal lycan infection?