Selena attempts to flee, but an invisible shield hurls her to the floor and flares her chest brand. Caleb Drakes warns her that outside predators will track her scent. Selena searches the library and hides instructions for severing blood bonds after Caleb throws Isolde Drace out. An elder vampire arrives with Riven's ultimatum demanding the Moonborn heir. Caleb orders a lockdown, and an intruder attacks Selena's bedroom window.
Selena rushes toward the main castle exit and climbs toward a window to escape. An invisible magical barrier violently knocks her backward to the floor. The violent impact triggers a burning crest mark that flares across her chest.
00:30: Confrontation in the Dining Hall
Selena confronts Caleb Drakes about the magical bond holding her captive. Caleb details the binding rules of their blood connection. He warns her that dangerous predators outside the castle walls can smell her blood and will kill her without his protection.
01:14: Secrets in the Ancient Library
Selena uncovers a torn page inside an ancient tome describing how to sever the connection. Isolde Drace corners and confronts Selena. Caleb arrives suddenly, forces Isolde to leave the room, and allows Selena to hide the stolen parchment.
02:20: Riven's Demand for the Heir
Castle sentries notice glowing eyes peering through the mist. An elder vampire brings Caleb a sealed note stating that Riven demands the Moonborn heir back. Caleb immediately burns the paper, declares castle lockdown, and readies his forces for battle.
02:38: A Shadow Outside the Window
Alone in her bedroom, Selena reads the hidden page. She looks out the glass and notices a mysterious figure standing in the moonlight among the trees. Without warning, the figure charges and lunges directly at her window.
Key Lines from Episode 2
“Everyone out there can smell what you are. I'm the least terrible option you've got, Selena.”
“Riven wants the Moonborn heir back.”
“If he wants her, he can come try.”
How Episode 2 Ends
Selena stands alone inside her locked bedroom studying the torn ritual page. Outside in the forest, a glowing-eyed figure watches her under the full moon before hurling himself straight toward her window glass. Will this mysterious intruder break through to kidnap Selena, or is Riven arriving to pull her away from Caleb's castle?