At age sixteen, Ravyn has been running all her life. First, from her home and family in Terran, then from General Wolfe, who wants, more than anything, to exploit her biggest secret. Escaping into the infamous Old Sequoia Valley, Ravyn cannot trust anyone. She mustn’t seek friendship. She can’t allow herself to grow close to anyone. But then Ravyn meets Thorne, a young commander from a different clan. He and his Warriors have travelled into the Old Sequoia Valley to rescue castaways. Though Ravyn tries to keep her distance, they are inescapably drawn to each other. When Thorne discovers Ravyn’s secret, can she overcome her demons and learn to trust again or will she spend her life forever on the run?

The hunt is over. Commander Thorne and his Warriors barely escaped the Old Sequoia Valley with their lives. But Thorne will soon find out that his troubles have only just begun. The Peton Elders are hiding something. Can Thorne trust his Warriors? Can he trust his own father? With winter on the horizon, Thorne must choose between his clan and his soulmate. Ravyn has disappeared into the treacherous Valley. Laelynn has been captured by General Wolfe and Ravyn must do all she can to save her. Journeying through the Old Sequoia Valley, Ravyn is terrified of being held prisoner again and her worst enemy continues to haunt her dreams. But things are bound to change as she draws closer to her home clan, Terran. Too many lies have been told. There are too many secrets. Will the truth be enough to save them all or will it only get them killed?

Ravyn has escaped the compound and is reunited with Thorne, but General Wolfe will not give up. Soldiers are tracking them. The Sabers and Howlers stalk them in the night. Wolfe’s most fearsome soldier, TS2, has somehow awoken from his brainwashed state. A traitor lurks inside the compound, conspiring against Wolfe. Laelynn and her brothers lead Ravyn, Camellia, and the Warriors through the Old Sequoia Valley toward Ahern. Thorne hopes to discover allies willing to fight against Wolfe’s control. But Ravyn suspects a new threat is among them. To succeed in their plan to defeat Wolfe and escape the Valley together, Ravyn and Thorne must set aside their doubts and trust in each other. The battle to free the clans has just begun.