When she reveals new information about her sister, Astrid inadvertently makes herself far more valuable to Erik. Soon, she finds herself setting out across the tundra with the alpha, bound for Siluit territory. Away from the pack, neither of them is prepared for the way their relationship begins to change. And as Astrid finally reaches her breaking point, Erik reacts in a way that he could not have predicted. This is the third part of an ongoing story. It is not a standalone.