Ethan prepares for a dangerous extraction mission with his team, The Ravens, as commanded by Logan. Logan warns him to keep his suppressants ready, hinting at the risk of his heat cycle compromising the operation. Ethan internally grapples with his attraction to both Logan and his superior, Ares, realizing his pre-heat symptoms are flaring. Logan suggests a more permanent solution to Ethan's condition, but Ares defends Ethan's desire to be a soldier, not just an omega. As the team departs, Ethan realizes he has lost his suppressants, leaving him vulnerable just as the mission begins.