Parting is such sweet... No! There's nothing sweet about it-and Marsh just wants it over. There's a war to fight... ...but they need to get their people to safety before finding the next battle, ...through remnant-infested territory, ...against raiders who just don't know when to quit. With the remnant massing, and the raiders striking territory they've been kicked out of, Marsh and the Protectors have their work cut out to reach Ariella's Grotto with the survivors they've rescued-and then return before whatever lies Below attacks Roeglin and they garrison they've left behind.