It had been almost two weeks since Akira had escaped the Hunters with Prima Strauss, the little angel whose name turned out to be Mindy, and Sasha. Mindy was part of a pride in the Midwest and when Prima Strauss left with her Mate, they took Mindy home. They both had a long way to go to finish heeling at least mentally. Akira also got closure with Alpha and Prima Strauss and by the time they left the Rocky Gap Pride had a new alliance.
Akira herself had healed from the dosage of Belladonna which nearly took her life. Jon refused to leave her side for anything. She was happier than she had been in years. It turns out that she saved not only herself but also Jon. Though Jon did not know he saved her from a life of loneliness. The leap decided it was best to move out of the city
