Calvin Malone believes he finally has Faythe's clan where he wants them. When her clan goes to Montana for the council vote, he charges Faythe, Mark, and Jace with treason. If he can permanently remove Mark and Jace, Faythe will end up declawed and the property of the tom he assigns her to; giving her father's territory to one of Malone's own stooges. Malone should know however, you never back a cat into a corner unless you want to see its claws.

I have loved this series for its characters. The reader could get a full sense of each one, whether good or bad. When Faythe's family and clan are threatened, nothing will get in the way of her protecting or avenging them. Nothing includes getting physically beaten to the edge of life itself, or allowing her own personal demon back into the fold to protect those she loves. She has a sharp mind. She knows to ask for assistance when she needs it, and the best way to get it. Faythe's father was the epitome of the strong leader, yet he was also a loving and proud father to her. Her mother's heart had been broken throughout the series, but this woman was no wimp. She would stand tall and fight to the end. Mark could be a possessive animal at times, but you always knew his heart. And of course, Jace, who we got to watch grow from a sweet lovable boy to a very definitive man ready to do anything to protect the ones he loves. These are just a few of the intriguing characters, there are so many more. You become involved with each one of them, as should happen with any good story.

Whenever a series comes to a close, the reader approaches the end with both anticipation for a solid closure and anxiety for seeing those they loved to follow say goodbye. Rachel Vincent closed out her werecat series nicely. My heart ached for the decision that Faythe faced with the two men she loved. I shed tears, and felt frustration and relief. I experienced the whole gambit of emotions through these final chapters. Whether you are a team Mark or team Jace supporter, I believe you will feel the right outcome happened for all involved. Rachel Vincent shows that the strength of family, whether blood-tied or not, will always prevail.

Book Summary

The unscrupulous new Council chair has charged Jace, Marc and me with trespassing, kidnapping, murder and treason. Yeah, we've been busy. But now it's time to take justice into our own hands. We must avenge my brother's death and carve out the rot at the heart of the Council.

It's not going to be easy, and loss seems unavoidable, but I have promised to protect my Pride, no matter what. With a target on my back and Marc at my side, I'm heading for a final showdown that can—that will—change everything forever. A showdown I'm not sure I'm ready for.

But life never waits until you're ready.