Sequel to The Color Red: Two Months after Emma returns from the alternate timeline, Emma realizes she must let go of the other timeline. Though her friends try to help, Emma spirals down a dark path, rises up against a new threat, and finds an unexpected ally along the way.

A hostage situation in City Hall leaves behind a battered, broken sheriff, and a mayor wracked with guilt. Trigger warnings for violence and gun threats and general angst. Slow-burn swan queen.