Sometimes you need to take justice in your own hands.
Russell Masters is having a pity party. Woe is him; he isn't fit to be in charge. If he doesn't change his way of thinking he could lose the very thing that could make him stronger.
Vivian Sommer can't understand why her mate won't claim her. They are destined to be together and she wants to be Russ' with an all fire passion. It means family and finally belonging. But she isn't going to sit around while he figures out they are better together.
Her tribe isn't willing to let her go with out a fight. Russ and Vivian must work together and stand strong because another threat could shatter their very existence.