While Macconnach races against dwindling hope to reach Isabel, Colonel Arpan and Sir Robert find themselves faced with an enemy they cannot hope to defeat back at the fort.
Isabel is caught still in a demon's web, and must find her way out, while Macconnach makes his way to her. Along the way, they both realize how far astray they have been led from the truth of their feelings, and what it is that each of them desires above all else.
And as each party in separate battles pit themselves against time and unspeakable horrors, the gods watch, and wait for the outcome.