After escaping from Pelagos, Jacq and Carlotte thought they were safe but then they were captured by a band of shape shifting Wirliang. The Wirliang society—hidden from the world for centuries—took them to their secret enclave. When Darec, captain of the King’s guard and healer Elieana from Pelagos accidently arrive in the Wirliang cavern they tell of a new danger from Sangan. The Wirliangs agree to help them warn the citizens of Pelagonia of impending attack.
Jacq now faces a new threat from Darec who intends to take him back to Pelagos to be tried for his crimes. Unable to escape Jacq must now find a way to redeem himself to avoid being locked up forever.