The bombing that almost killed Owen witch Molly Ryan has worsened tensions between humans and the Others. While the Others campaign to prevent a law that would strip their people of all rights, the human separatists develop an agenda worse than anyone imagined. With her position more precarious than ever, security head Helena Jaansen finds herself relying more heavily on her guard, Faine, and, despite her better instincts, falling more deeply into the intimate connection that they share. As their passion grows, a deadly plot is discovered that could mean ultimate destruction…