Vynasha is certain of two things: she is forever bound to the monster who loves her, and she can never return to Castle Bitterhelm again. Escape has come at a high cost, and though Vynasha freed the imprisoned beasts, she has awakened an ancient evil that now stalks her. For the curse is unfinished with the one the prophecy spoke of, and Grendel continues to haunt her dreams. But this time she won’t fight the oncoming darkness alone. Ceddrych may not be her brother by blood, but their bond has only grown stronger. When the wolves they’ve found refuge with threaten them, Ceddrych and Vynasha must fight together to overcome enemies around them. Danger lurks around every corner, and only by playing the pack alpha’s games can they survive the winter. One thing rings true in the waking world and her dreams: Grendel won’t sleep forever. When he wakens, nothing will stop the beast from claiming his bride, even if it means destroying everyone she loves. Only by claiming her powers can Vynasha protect the family she has only just found and prevent the ruination of Wylderland.