The Dark Forest has been defeated, the Clans are at peace... And to Lilypetal's relief after moons of pain, Ashfur was dead. Now, Lilypetal has risen to the rank of ThunderClan's deputy, but the scars of her past run deep. Haunted by the memories of Ashfur and and the torment he brought to her and her loved ones, she struggles to find her place in a role she feels unworthy of. With every shadow in the forest, her doubts grow stronger, threatening to consume her. Goldenshine faces a different kind of darkness as Breezepelt, her former mate, seeks to make amends after moons and moons of utter betrayal against her and the son that they share. Torn between the past and the possibility of a future, she must decide whether to let him back into her life for the sake of Swiftflight. Swiftflight, caught between protecting his mother and confronting his own past, refuses to let Breezepelt near her. The nightmares and visions that haunt him are relentless, dragging him back to the Dark Forest where Ashfur's influence still lingers. As he tries to carry on - trying to protect himself and his mother, he hopes that the shadows of the past won't tear him apart.

"I wasn't scared anymore. The end of this struggle wasn't over, but I was more than ready to start working towards it. It was all that I could do now. Ashfur had taken, and had tried to take, many things that I cared about, but I had to ruthlessly protect what was left." Lilypetal has been pushed to her limit, having to witness her worst enemy prey down her family, as well as her Clanmates. The adversity she has faced has torn her down, leaving so much anger and grief, but also a strong fire of determination and resilience. This former kittypet must rely on these things, next to her closest family and allies, in order to do what she has always planned - take down Ashfur once and for all. Swiftflight has recently broken free of Ashfur's trap, but immediately finds himself in a new one - he is now a fully loyal, dedicated ThunderClan warrior, but many of his Clanmates struggle to see that. And while Goldenshine has felt immense relief in seeing her son attempt to redeem himself, she carries her own share of burdens - her sister, Snowflight, has still not been released from Snowstorm, Swiftflight's best friend, and the reason for this is still a complete mystery. DISCLAIMER: Just to respect Wattpad's guidelines, I will say, that as a Warriors book, there is the mildest of mild violence! *Cover image is official Polish Warrior Cats art