The mastermind enslaving the phoenixes is revealed. Her dark druid pawn invokes forbidden magic, forcing Atlanta's Shield to lay waste to the city. Quayla's escape leaves her barely better off. Vitae's ensorcelled enforcers hunt her. Her brethren attack her on sight. Fairy armies rampage through Atlanta, and the once Queen of the Wyldfae demands Quayla replace the deceitful druid in service to the Dark Trinity. Beset on all sides, Quayla struggles against seduction, extermination and demonic magic. Can the homeless water phoenix survive long enough to free her Shield? Can she overcome the dark druid, her brethren and the fallen angel who wants her soul?