Garrett gives into his feelings for his sister, approaching her while asleep in her bed one night. That night sets of a relationship that is witnessed and threatened by Gamlen. When Garrett goes into the Deep Roads with Bartrand's company, Gamlen uses what he knows to get into Bethany's bed. Gamlen's interest in Bethany is fueled by the love he shared with his sister twenty years prior, a relationship he tries to rekindle now. Garrett finds some comfort in the arms of others in the Deep Roads while Bethany's nights at home are troubled by a Desire demon.