Mistress Gideon is a witch. The locals of Edda’s Meadow, if indeed they suspect it of her, state nary a word-Gideon has been great to them, and it’s really always easier to keep on her good aspect. Just in case.

When a foolish young shapeshifter goes against the wishes of her pack, and gets herself extremely publicly captured, the authorities think it is impossible to deny the existence of the supernatural within their midst any more; Gideon and her like are captured, destined for torture and a fiery end.

Should Gideon quit her sisters in substitution for a quick death? Or can she turn the situation to her benefit?