In book four of the Lamia Series, the Lamia are struggling with all the ramifications of Tal Brak's actions. Their beliefs of their own race have been radically altered, and they now wonder if there is even a purpose for their existence. Tal Brak has left them in a very vulnerable state. They are tormented by doubts and all hopes of closing the gates have been destroyed. The Silent Ones further shock the Lamia when they approach them for help. They realize the Silent Ones through their history have been much closer to them than they ever knew. They reveal to them an astounding revelation about someone very dear to them. In the midst of all the chaos and turmoil, the Lamia fail to detect a very large threat coming for them. They realize too late that they and the human race are in very grave danger. The truth is finally revealed through a devastating betrayal by one of their own, but it may also give them the answers they need to destroy the threat.