The castle is shaken after the attempt by Tywin to take over Reid's life. 

After all that happened, Elyssa wants nothing more than to run away from Lanistter Castle -- and away from Zeke as well. A spell makes her unable to go, however, and she learns that running away was never the best option; especially when she finds herself bound to the Lanistters in another way. 

Dmitri has always been afraid of his oldest brother. With a Mate and a strong new friend, everything seems to be getting better. But his relationship begins to fall apart in the wake of tragedy, and he is left to try to find himself in all of the destruction. 

Zeke has always made himself believe that what he has been doing has been for the good of his family and his world. After Tywin's scheme, though, he is left to wonder if he really has been helping his family; it seems more broken than ever. With a new eye for the world, Zeke finds a companion and tries to make amends. 

The whole castle is recovering from the after-effects of Tywin's plot. As they begin to think that everything is going to be okay, they notice things that make them suspect that Tywin may not be gone after all...