Rune left to look for his missing daughter, knowing she could be in danger. Sasha stayed behind to face the return of her father, long thought dead. Both have much to loose, now that Sasha is carrying Rune's child, and there are many factions wanting to get their hands on them. When Ruth Fleming uncovers a conspiracy within the ranks of the Maledectum, she ends up placing herself in danger, along with Ash Ludlow, thus endangering the lives of everyone...