The fires in Illirin have died down, and the survivors are suffering under Emperor Nor's tyranny. Unfortunately, Illirin isn't the only world in danger of oppression. Nor's pet wizard, Matt, has issued an insane ultimatum to Earth's world leaders. Now Gabe and Lea are running out of time. Again. For the past three months, Gabe has taken refuge on Earth with Lea. He's broken and grieving, but he's got to pull himself together to save those he left behind. Meanwhile, Lea prays Merlin's prophecy of becoming powerful will come true. She's busted her butt practicing her newfound magic. Too bad for her, she still sucks at it. Matt has had a lifetime to master his gift, and she's fated to face him? Merlin must've made a mistake. Together, Gabe and Lea go to Illirin hoping to locate help, but the Winged survivors won't aid Gabe, who they hold responsible for their losses. While short on friends and adding new enemies, Gabe and Lea must find a way to defeat Nor and stop Matt's plan. Failure could mean being torn apart, the Winged hunted to extinction, and Earth at the mercy of a wizard bent on domination.