After being led to a secret kingdom hidden away in the Catskill Mountains, Kildare discovers that leaving is not an easy thing. All roads through the forest seem to lead her back where she began. While the jealousy of Queen Joyous grows more violent, King Oberon makes an astonishing proposal. Meanwhile, Ember the Burning Girl visits the forbidden library to learn once and for all the nature of the Beast that dwells in the deepest dungeon.
