Dianna and Liam arrive at Camilla’s hidden island villa for a lavish Otherworldly gathering, with Dianna disguised as Ethan Vanderkai and Liam posing as her guard. Dianna is anxious because the disguise and Ethan’s cloaking bracelets may not be enough, and Liam repeatedly reminds Dianna to act like a king. Beneath their mission, Dianna is still hurt by Liam’s earlier rejection and believes Liam finds Dianna repulsive.

As Camilla’s servant escorts them inside, Dianna senses the same unsettling presence from the festival in Tadheil. Dianna knows the power is not Kaden’s but feels certain they are being hunted, so Dianna warns Liam to stay alert. Camilla then receives them in a private room, where Camilla’s power and beauty immediately establish the danger of negotiating with her.

Camilla initially plays along with the idea that Dianna is Ethan, but she tests the group by serving fresh blood. Dianna drinks to maintain the disguise, and the blood awakens Dianna’s Ig’Morruthen hunger and briefly shows the merchant’s death at Camilla’s command. After Camilla sends away the guards and coven members, Camilla reveals she knows Liam is the World Ender and that Dianna is not Ethan; Camilla recognized Dianna’s power, Ethan’s unusual behavior, Ophelia’s bracelets, and Liam’s godlike aura.

Camilla demands five million and protection for herself and her coven in exchange for the Book of Azrael’s location. Camilla and Liam exchange displays of magic, and Liam is fascinated by Camilla’s inherited teachings from the Goddess Kryella. Dianna grows increasingly jealous and territorial as Camilla flirts with Liam and tries to touch Liam, forcing Dianna to physically restrain Camilla before Liam asks Dianna to let Camilla go.

Camilla then insists the deal be sealed with a kiss from Liam. Dianna objects, but Liam says it is only a kiss and asks why it matters, confirming Dianna’s fear that Dianna’s feelings are one-sided. Liam kisses Camilla deeply, devastating Dianna and giving Camilla the emotional victory Camilla wants. Afterward, Camilla mocks Dianna’s territorial reaction, opens the door, and reveals Santiago, proving Dianna and Liam have been set up.