One month after the end of the Lambent pandemic, an old enemy resurfaces. The Stranded turn aggressive outside Anvil Gate and Hoffman calls in reinforcements. However, the unruly locals might not be Baird's biggest problem.

Everyone knows the story of the archdemon slayer, but it's always the unsung tales and unspoken words that people really want to know about. An AmellxCullen story - how they came to the tower, how they left and what they became.

Privates Baird and Cole have been sent on a 'field trip' to assess the defenses of and help guard an independent research facility. The sleepy little island doesn't need protecting, so Cole's determined to use the time to set Baird up with a scientist.