The Kings are more in love than ever, the Bardlings are growing fast, Legolas is settling into his new job at the Palace, and Tauriel is… doing the best she can. Lt. Vildan, a Vanguard of Imladris, was forced to leave his exchange year due to tragedy, leaving his heart, as well as his Meara, Tauriel. Melui, orphaned niece, is very, ill, and he has lost everything. What now?

Daeron and Rhian, only recently married have been blindsided by some recent news. After all they've been through together, will their love survive this? Turamarth and Evranin struggle to overcome their painful pasts, in order to look to the future, but can they?