Arrival at Council headquarters in Switzerland. Reunion with Frieda and other Hunters. Tension among Council members. Some view Abigail with suspicion. Setup of headquarters location and defenses. Abigail senses something wrong but cannot identify threat.

Abigail and Haatim travel by train to Switzerland for her trial before the Council. Journey shows their growing bond. Tension about upcoming trial. Haatim supports Abigail. Discussion of Raven Peak aftermath and Arthur loss. Preparing for Council judgment.

Prologue showing Abigail being hunted by fellow Hunters. Her tires slashed, she escapes through horse paddock. Colton, Jack, and Anong pursue her. Abigail chooses not to kill them despite opportunity. Takes refuge in burned barn. Establishes that Hunters have turned against her.

Wade received the report only a day after it happened. He was in his private chambers on Axis. The words were clear and easy to understand, but he had trouble processing them just the same.

Hey, so this is something people have been requesting for a while, and I was finally able to make it work!

Abigail searched the area surrounding the old mining town, and it didn’t take her long to find what she was looking for: a hidden entrance at the top of a waterfall leading underground. It was covered by a number of huge stones, and it took them a good thirty minutes to clear the area.

“What is the meaning of this?” Captain Queston asked, settling back into his chair and glaring at the monitor. On the other end was Captain Emilio Finch, traitor, and turncoat to the Republic. “You would dare stop my ships?”

Epilogue. Aftermath of Raven Peak. Abigail and Haatim survive but Arthur is gone, presumed dead. Team mourns loss. Haatim commits to becoming Hunter. Abigail changed by possession experience. Frieda acknowledges Arthur sacrifice. Setup for consequences in next book. Missing girls fate revealed.

With Arthur gone and Abigail freed, Haatim discovers his channeling ability. He channels divine power through prayers in multiple languages, weakening remaining demons. Haatim and Abigail work together to defeat remaining threats and close ritual. Haatim rare ability saves the day.