Deep within the night-shrouded pine forest, the dangerous Vargan brothers detect an unknown, mysterious presence near their borders. Meanwhile to the south, Darien, the Alpha of the Silver Moon Pack, driven by his own desires, openly brings his lover, Selene, into the pack. To the pack's shock, User does not flee or run away, but instead strikes back at the Alpha and his new partner with razor-sharp mockery and fierce defiance. Although Darien and Selene attempt to flaunt their power, User proudly puts them in their place, refusing to accept the role of the humiliated party. With the support of Beta Torren, User chooses to remain in the pack, already planning a potential alliance against Darien with the northern Vargan brothers.