Travis arrives at Ti Temple with an army—and an ultimatum. The simiah must abandon their home by dawn or be destroyed.

As the temple prepares for a desperate evacuation, Wyn’s fascination with the Ti Stone reveals a dangerous possibility: the sacred magic beneath the temple could be turned against the invaders. But creating the trap will demand everything the heroes possess—including Halen’s enchanted mace, Wyn’s volatile magic, and the gems Apple has been saving for the Ru Temple.

Above the lantern-lit exodus, Apple and Lati share a quiet moment before the heart of the tree is taken away forever.