David Makes Contact
Having been unable to reach "Darlin", David makes contact with their family in Washington. They confirm that while "Darlin" really did return there and recovered, they also left months ago heading back to Dahlia. "Darlin" finally answers David soon afterward, but they lie again, telling him they're still in Washington. He starts putting together the full series of events.
Getting Hot Under the Fireworks With Your Vampire Boyfriend
Vincent and "Lovely" share an intimate moment underneath the Fourth of July fireworks.
A Romantic Picnic Under the Hot Sun With Your Werewolf Boyfriend
Asher and "Baaabe" share a steamy picnic.
Getting Your Feisty Werewolf Boyfriend Hot and Bothered
Milo and "Sweetheart" go on a vacation up to a cabin that the Shaw Pack has frequented in prior years.
Showing a Serenity Daemon His Impact
Caelum manages to get Camelopardalis and the applicant stuck together in an elevator. Cam gets to see firsthand the positive impact he has had on the applicant’s life, and while he still has a lot of work to do addressing his own trauma, he feels reinvigorated to seek help, the right way this time.
Cuddling In Bed With Your Tsundere Werewolf Boyfriend
David helps “Angel” get back to sleep. He admits that he used to suffer from insomnia as a child resulting from repeated nightmares, but that his dad was a source of support.
The Elemental and Energetic Games
D.U.M.P. releases an informative video outlining the history of the Elemental and Energetic Games and the qualifying process that will open in the coming months.
Vampire and Alpha Wolf Have a Chat
David reaches out to Sam to get more details regarding "Darlin"'s situation so that he can be better prepared to offer help.
Your Pack Alpha and Vampire Mate Meet About You
Sam and David meet regarding "Darlin". David primarily wants to inform Sam of the danger that Quinn presents so that he and the rest of the House of Solaire can be prepared. He details the events that have led to this point, and asks if "Darlin" is all right. Sam confirms that they are. David explains his plan to confront "Darlin" and apologizes for having put Sam in an awkward position, stating that it's up to Sam whether or not he wants to warn "Darlin" about the pending meeting.
Confronted by Your Pack Alpha
Sam warns "Darlin", and they choose to stay at their apartment until David arrives. He confronts them about their lies, and expresses that while he understands and can appreciate their motivations and their desire to keep the rest of the pack safe, their actions have instead put the pack into serious danger while simultaneously not alerting them to said danger. He adds that he's worried for them, having already heard about their attack on the two Vampires and their consistent disregard for their own safety. He and the rest of the pack want to help.
Pack Meeting Quinn
The Shaw Pack has a meeting to discuss the situation and make plans to lean on D.U.M.P. to pursue Quinn while they focus on safety measures in the face of the threat he poses.
Getting Closer to Your Vampire Mate
"Darlin" asks Sam to come over after the meeting. They each affirm that neither is upset with the other, and Sam details his past with Alexis and the violent circumstances of his turning. They fall asleep together on the couch that night.
Cuddles and Confessions with Your Vampire Mate
"Darlin" and Sam wake up the next day, and they confess their interest in one another. They don't yet settle on what they're going to be, but choose to just enjoy their time together and see what comes.