Book two follows the Sidhe fairies in their struggles in the 21st century, when a Selkie who has assumed human form, seeks her former mate, now wed to Princess Shaylee. Queen Orrla is placed in a perilous position when the Selkie finds him and urges him to return to the sea with her.
The evil Goddess Morrigan decides to send her warrior son to aid the Selkie in obtaining the return of her mate. When her son is mortally injured, the Morrigan is so incensed, she beckons all of her powers to destroy the fairies and all who come to their aid.