Armed with her father's journal and his hawk pendant, Jacinda journeyed to Wanatoga to follow the clues to stop the evil hunting her bloodline. Before arriving at the reservation, she lands herself in a new batch of trouble. On watch for proof of a plot to abduct and murder Others, Chatan spots a striking redhead he's immediately drawn to. As he watches, Josephine's goons capture and before he can make a move, she escapes and runs. Luckily, she doesn't run far, goes straight to the nearest Motel, that happens to be owned by his aunt. Without revealing his own secrets, he convinces her staying is the safest option and he'll help her find what she's looking for. Jacinda's escape only frustrates Josephine who hasn't given up on capturing the powerful caster who got away. The elders look for a way to stop the murders. An old story ties Jacinda and Chatan together while her search nears the end.