Sariphi begs Leonhart for a day out on the town. They slip out of the palace incognito to meet the common people of the beast realm, but unexpected dangers lie in wait.

Sariphi and Leonhart set out on a new royal visit, but disaster strikes when a mysterious new force invades Ozmargo. And Sariphi comes face-to-face with its leader! Can she strike a bargain to save her friends, her people—and herself?

Set's spell is broken and Leonhart faces the pretender in his beast form when a final revelation turns the conflict on its head yet again. But even if Sariphi and Leonhart triumph, can they continue to reign?