a. Terrified by what he has realized about the Light Ones, Lynx knows that he needs help. With most of the men gone, including Pyra and Ciyrs, Lynx turns to Ero who convinces him that he needs to reach out to the women to get more of their help.

Away from the settlement, Pyra and the others have nearly lost hope for finding the kingdom, but when they do discover it, they are stunned at the species that lives there and the stories that they tell of the Light Ones from generations past. Though these creatures are stunningly beautiful and seemingly welcoming to the Denynso, there is something about them, something familiar that unnerves Pyra.

Back at the Denynso compound Zsilvia continues to struggle with her feelings for George, but when their efforts to get the men the information they need turns dangerous, she is forced to confront her feelings once and for all.