Yvonne faces her mother’s harsh confrontation as rumors spread that Yvonne can perform Requiem magic, a claim her mother doubts. Her mother accuses Yvonne of lying to cover up selling Elliot, her male beastmate, to the arena where he was severely injured and now needs rare crystal cores to heal. Yvonne’s inability to protect her mates brings her loyalty into question, threatening her future as heir to Duke Smith's territory. Just as Yvonne insists she can save Elliot, he suddenly goes into a violent, feral state, forcing a deadly showdown where Yvonne must act quickly to protect him and prove her powers true.