4.5 stars 
 *SPOILERS AHEAD* 
 So frustrating!!! Lucas has always been a manipulative little shit. Throughout the books he has continually taken decisions out of Secret's hands, forcing matings, engagements, taking away her and Desmond's soul bond etc. And then he practically forces her to marry him and he leaves her hanging. Though, I can't say I didn't see it with the whole "Lucas is so dependable" and "I'm walking up the aisle first." 
 Has Lucas not heard of a phone though? Couldn't he have just said "oh by the way, you know we've got quite the event planned for today, I'm not going to be there"? Is this not information that is probably best told directly? 
 Seriously, it just shows how little he thinks of her. And then afterwards being like "let's talk about this like mature adults". Yeah he actually said "talk". Lead by example, Lucas, you could've talked like mature adults before. Dick. 
 In other news though, I'm worried about Brigit. I feel her time is limited, which would be a shame since I like that Secret has some girlfriends round her. Tying Brigit to Peyton and making a big deal out of "if Brigit dies, Peyton is released" - what would be the point of this storyline if Peyton is not going to escape? 
 Glad we saw more of Sig in this book. Now here's a man that has a plan. He's probably just as manipulative as Lucas but he is 2,000 years old and doesn't wear a shirt so he's forgiven... at the moment. 
 Holden is #1 for now. Even though Secret loves Des, I don't feel like I know him. He was just there in the apartment when she finally goes home to sleep, not doing much. I'm not that upset he's left to be honest. 
 So to sum up, surprisingly the vamps are winning the battle. The wolves can get out. But it all could change in the next book.