Not even the sanctuary of the undercity is safe for Riony and her precious charges. The Kess is stalking Riony and the young unidragon, waiting for her chance to strike. But her attempt to steal Dracuni goes terribly wrong. Riony and her friends are lost, injured, and separated throughout the deepest depths of the ancient, cursed ruins. Whether Riony and Kess find their way back to safety depends on whether they can stop trying to kill each other long enough to survive. As their cruel history is dredged up between them, the odds are slim. Return to the fantasy world of the shadow dragon, diverse heroines, and epic adventure in the second book of this young adult series.