Dark days loom for the dragons. Crispin and the others are forced into turning to his family for support while the dragons and knights continue to pursue them. With so many against him, it seems nearly impossible to restore his name.

Mandy is keeping watch over the knights in the Order, making sure they are capable of handling the renegade forces. When she notices a crowd gathering at Grand Rode, she isn't quite prepared for what's about to happen.

No one is safe.