Heartache Can Pave the Darkest Paths... A hidden enemy has stolen the phoenixes' immortality. Quayla lingers at death's door, her sacrifice failing to avert the theft or purchase forgiveness. The Fey press their advantage, and the Shield's new enemy baits a deadly trap. While the others search, Atlanta's Shieldheart, Vitae, chases nightmares. Mare cries out to him in tortured whispers. She's alive, imprisoned...