Fennel and Peree are finally together and safe from the Scourge in the protected village of Koolkuna. But on the day of their partnering ceremony the children of the village are stolen away--Fenn's loyal companion, Kora, among them. Fenn wants to bring the children home, especially as the villagers seem to blame Peree and her for the tragedy. Only since the death of her own family, she's terrified a wrong move on her part will lead to the loss of others she loves. Fenn and Peree join a small search party led by rival Kaiya, the one person who stands a chance of finding the children thanks to...