Abducted by Lash and trapped in his home by a spell, Xhex not only cannot escape--she cannot even telepathically contact Rehvenge. Meanwhile, John Matthew frantically attempts to locate his lover and bring her back to the safety of the mansion. Pursuing a tip, John and the brotherhood stake out a local skate park known for its drug activities in the hopes of finding Lash. But with the clock ticking, John Matthew's quest to find Xhex becomes more and more desperate by the second.