Lasher, now fully grown into an adult, struggles with his own desires as they spiral dangerously out of control, leading to deadly encounters with some of the Mayfair women. Rowan is determined to find Lasher before he can hurt anyone else. Ciprien teams up with Moira, who wants answers about her family's dark history and especially Lasher's role in it. Cortland remains imprisoned in stone form, and during his confinement, endures tormenting visions of his father.