An earthquake caused by Wren and Satchel's ill-fated tryst brings forth a prophecy that sends the Unrest and the Delegation into a tailspin. Immortals on the earth must be abducted and hidden from the North Star's greedy grasp. Vespera's fury erupts as the Unrest begins to splinter off from the Moon behind her back. Attacks that should be used on the enemy target her supposed allies. Seeds of doubt, betrayal and rebellion begin to sprout in the Realm of the Sun and the Moon, causing division, subterfuge, and deadly attacks. An evil that was locked up centuries ago is unleashed and let loose...

What's left of the Delegation fights to keep the Order with a man down, and the Unrest in hiding. Three keepers work tirelessly to safely harbor the restless immortals, maintain their elements, and counter Red Flame's insatiable attacks. The Unrest's light is dwindling as they remain hidden from Vespera on earth. Close quarters and unstable power lead to tension and confusion as they try to find a way to be helpful to the Order without being taken out in the process. Henry cares for Satchel's son, and trains him to follow in his parents' footsteps by being ready to defend the light at all...

Light is being stolen, immortals are waking, wombats are untrustworthy and a dead body are rising. After a long time of wishing they could jump into the battle, the Unrest finally has their day in the Sun. Unfortunately, that day is filled with almost certain death. Ash comes into his own and joins his parents to fight Vespera and Red Flame. Henry rejoins his own people, only to find that the lair will never be the same again. Prophecies are unearthed, lives lost, and lines of loyalty blurred. Stella's body begins to break down slowly, while Lake loses her immortality. The sword of secrets...