When the Flock believes that Max is an unfit leader, they ask her to step down. However, to please everyone, Max leaves. She begins a new life, with a new Flock. Yet, when her worst fears are confirmed, how will Max and her new family handle it? Will Max forgive her ex-Flock? What Flock will she stay with? She must keep in mind that saving the world is the number one priority.

Family comes first yet the flock left Max at the school. Injected with new DNA and thrust into the familiar place with regular beatings and torment Jeb helps her escape. Distressed and forsaken she confides in Dylan who also escapes with her. With the end of the world on her shoulders and her anger towards the flock Max tries to move on. But hell hath no fury like a woman's scorn.