After the Elders reclaimed many human towns, Lakeside Courtyard emerged relatively unscathed. Simon Wolfgard, its wolf shifter leader, and prophet Meg Corbyn must still work with the human pack to maintain the peace. But their efforts are threatened when Lieutenant Montgomery's shady brother arrives. With the humans on guard against one of their own, tensions rise, drawing the attention of the Elders. But Meg knows the dangers, for she has seen in the cards how it will all end - with her standing beside a grave...