At a tense Leadership Summit among a tribe of therians, Briar faces hostility from members who resent her reputation and recent actions, especially after attacking a fellow tribe member. Despite pressure and the withdrawal of other contestants supporting her rival Mabel, Briar refuses to quit. A fox tribe member challenges her to a hunting contest: whoever catches more prey by sunset will claim leadership, with the loser leaving the tribe and forfeiting their mates. Briar accepts the challenge, but unexpectedly has someone else compete on her behalf as the competition begins, raising the stakes and uncertainty of the outcome.