What would have happened if the Griffin hadn’t met Alexei? How would their fates have turned out? Could Yava have lasted without a wise guide? And the Griffin—who would he be without Yava? How would everything end, and what would it really turn out to be? It’s unknown… But one thing is clear—the Zone doesn’t change. It’s still the same dreary, mysterious, dangerous, cruel, bloodthirsty—and sometimes merciful place.