It turns out that Tommy has an accomplice in carrying out his abductions, as well as one who helps keep the children mollified in the basement. The question is, is Tommy's dark haven really what it seems? Lizzy, forever one to keep sharp wits, is always on the lookout for a way to escape.

As Tommy and Lizzy proceed to execute the initial stages of their plan, professional hunters that continue to insatiably scour the land at the The Dark's behest discover Tommy's haven. And, as Adrienne continues to search for her daughters, she is forced to confront The Dark once again.