After unwittingly saving her life, Lykrosis and the female return to their tempestuous dance of pleasurable trysts and conflicted feelings. While the female's health improves, Lykrosis is put in more danger than either of them realize. This path will lead them further into the Fallen's past than they ever could have imagined, but some secrets are better left buried.

The vanguard assign her a partner. Mostly because he might be a traitor. She just thinks he's a dumb warlock with a few issues. She doesn't plan to aim too high, so she's just going to work on not hitting him.