Red Rider's life has come full circle. She's back in the capital city of the Sworn, on her knees before the Alpha, reeling from an unexpected betrayal. After the Silver Wolf proves to the Alpha that he is once again dedicated to her service, Red is handed over to an old enemy to be tortured while she awaits execution for her crimes against the Sworn.

As she struggles to survive in a city rife with secrets, spies, and sedition, Red wonders if she was wrong about the loyalties of the man she loves.