Forced to leave Atty behind under the protection of Alta Novis, Yulen D'Jacques takes his troops to his newly acquired compound of Bearinger to defend it against the increasing attacks by Bloods.  But when news arrives that  Bearinger's walls were breached, Atty knows she must risk the dangerous trek to find out whether or not her husband is still alive.  And if so, to bring him back home, regardless of the consequences.