Xaden confronts Dain with bloodied weapons, intending to kill him, but Violet defends Dain, saying he saved her.
Violet is heavily injured and is briefly held up by Dain and the power of shadows. Xaden is surprised by Violet's battered state and rushes to her side.
Xaden tenderly cares for Violet, admitting he would find her anywhere, and they have an emotional reunion.
Garrick arrives, joking about Xaden having eliminated all opposition, but shows concern for Violet's condition.
Varrish, who was stabbed by Dain, accuses Dain of becoming a traitor. Dain implies disillusionment with his own father's actions.
Xaden allows Violet to enact revenge on Varrish, assisting her in stabbing him, leaving Violet shaken by the act.
Xaden prioritizes Violet’s safety and promises to escape with her, even if it means letting his home burn.
Xaden declares his unconditional love for Violet, and Violet reciprocates, despite their dire situation.
As they prepare to leave, Xaden helps Violet walk past her own blood, splints her arm, and avoids pressure on her injured ribs.
Garrick warns of a problem outside the cell, leading to a tense confrontation with Violet’s General mother.
Violet’s mother confronts Xaden about actions causing chaos and asks for a moment alone with Violet.
In a private conversation, Violet’s mother offers her an antidote, reveals her knowledge about Violet’s past, and insists her decisions have been to protect Violet.
Violet learns her path in the Riders Quadrant was orchestrated by her mother in exchange for a favor from Riorson.
Violet’s mother reveals her husband also had the Riders’ marks and requests that Violet take a vial of antidote, urging her survival.
Xaden and Violet, along with Garrick and Dain, rally ranks of the Riders to offer them a chance to fight for a just cause.
Xaden and Violet attempt to sway the riders, but encounter resistance, confusion, and declarations of potential treason.
Violet uses Tairn to share a pivotal memory with the riders, causing turmoil but convincing some of the truth.
Professors arrive to stop the rider defection, leading to a standoff with Xaden taking decisive action.
Dragons descend upon the courtyard, supporting the escaping riders, and some professors declare their intent to join.
Xaden and Violet, along with a large number of riders, depart on dragons, heading towards an uncertain future and war.
Exhausted and battered, Violet manages to survive the journey to Riorson House, where her brother Brennan confronts Xaden about her condition.
Violet reassures Brennan that Xaden saved her, and they witness the arrival of the riders they have recruited to their cause.