As danger closes in from their trusted allies, the Masters must choose between loyalty to the kingdom and following their hearts.

Master Petros knows Theresa is his mate, but the child in her womb is an heir of Varen. He must fight her fears that his brothers might consider her child an enemy. Theresa has never been treated as if she mattered, but with every kindness Petros breaks down her walls. She will always put her child first, but her heart has already chosen the Gargoyle Master.

As the priestess of Master Orestes' temple, Janna awaits the day she will meet the one her acolytes consider a God. She has her doubts, but traditions must be kept. However, it's Master Craig who comes to her aid when prophecy is laid at her feet. Together they must find out the truth of those who want to destroy the gargoyles before the Kingdom of Halstrid is torn apart by war.

Evil wizards threaten the hard-fought peace the Gargoyle Masters brought to Halstrid. They have wizards and other kingdoms as allies, but will it be enough to keep their mates, children, and the people of Lenara safe?