Wracked with grief over Ellie's death, Rowan is out of control, unfit to perform surgeries. Her paranoia that someone is following her is proven true. In NOLA, Deirdre and her mysterious companion Lasher work together to draw Rowan home.

Trapped in the First Street House, Rowan and Sip must confront its many mysteries in order to escape. Rowan grapples with an inconceivable offer. Sip's sister Odette makes a horrifying discovery.

Desperate to relinquish Lasher, Rowan reaches out to her extended Mayfair family for help. She must trust their unique process, a sacred ritual. Sip's search for answers takes him back to the Talamasca.

Rowan makes a shocking discovery, but has to deal with it alone. A tragic event brings her closer to the Mayfairs - and Lasher. Sip falls deeper down the rabbit hole of the key necklace.