Eiagan Allurigard is tired of killing. With the hot Allurigard blood running through her veins, she is determined to control herself while hunting for the woman who took everything from her family. Many months have passed since Nessa killed Hazel, kidnapped Goraninite children, embodied Emora, and wreaked havoc across the ancient kingdoms. But now she wants more… Noxious, the Savage is barely hanging on, ruling the Kingdom of Goranin in Eiagan's absence with the help of his trusted friend, Tend. Together, they work to figure out what Nessa is after. When Noxious realizes he might end the war with a ruse, he willingly leaves with Nessa in exchange for the release of the kidnapped children. Meanwhile, Reven discovers truths about Nessa that terrify him, leading him to wonder if everything he's ever known about his family is a lie… or worse. Not everything is as it seems, and this striking revelation threatens to upheave everything Reven and his family worked to repair. As the final battle nears, our heroes are faced with a decision-continue to kill and fight their way toward peace or find another way to end the strife among the Ancient Kingdoms. No matter what they decide, one thing that cannot be ignored-the Allurigard blood will either save them or doom them all.