Rhydian's alpha skills are tested when Aran, Meinir and Ceri return with an injured Jana who has been shot and risks death. The pack have to find a way to save Jana before it is too late.

Rhydian is reunited with his father, but his reasons for returning are unclear, and loyalties begin to break down within the pack as Dacia divides them all. Meanwhile the news of Jana's return spreads amongst the pupils of Bradlington High, and Dacia must convince Segolia veteran Victoria of her loyalty.