Two and a half years after the events in Arcove’s Bright Side , Halvery loses a challenge fight to a nomadic troublemaker and his coalition. The victors manage to keep news of the fight from spreading for two days. By the time Arcove and his officers learn of the events, Halvery has been missing for an ominous length of time, and his mates and cubs are being held hostage. Wisteria’s new den council is put to an extreme test in dealing with this dangerous situation. Meanwhile, Halvery’s friends search frantically for him. His survival seems unlikely, and the future of all aging members of the creasia council falls under scrutiny. Leadership has always meant strength in Leeshwood. If an alpha cannot win fights, is there any place left for him? This collection includes two short stories and a novella in addition to the title novel. The other stories focus on Lyndi, Dazzle, and Storm at various points in time leading up to the events in Legacy. The stories are presented in chronological order and build on each other. This collection also includes extensive notes from the author.