Tatau

Budgie languishes in hospital at death's door, Kyle tries to prove to Aumea that Koringo can't be trusted, but things culminate in another terrible vision that pushes Kyle to crisis. After a long dark night of the soul, Kyle makes a startling discovery that could change everything. Meanwhile, back on the Island, Lara's undercover operation into the Vaipiti family is coming to a crunch - the smuggling operation has been exposed, but is her lover Maui involved?

Kyle returns to the island of Manutaki with Budgie's spirit, convinced that together, they have the power to save Aumea. It's clear to Kyle that Pastor Calcott's radical beliefs verge on the maniacal. After Kyle's sudden departure from Rotorua, Aumea has become increasingly wary of him. His renewed attempt to warn her meets with a disturbing result. The hunt for the missing Dries continues, and Maui makes a decision that may come back to haunt him.

Following his death-defying victory, Kyle discovers a new power which enables him to uncover Dries's murder. Suspicion falls on Maui and Lara is forced into an agonising decision, sending the Vaipiti family into crisis. But is Koringo also involved and, if so, can anyone prove it? With Budgie back by his side, Kyle thinks he's finally convinced Aumea to believe him and alter future events - they are unaware that the Bikers are loose upon the Island with dark intentions of their own.

Kyle's plans to run away with Aumea are hampered, but he is still determined to change the future. With Calcott prophesising Armageddon, Maui languishing in prison and Koringo preparing for the wedding, Kyle finds unlikely allies in his last-ditch attempt to discover the truth and save Aumea. But as he battles to stop his terrible visions from becoming reality, the old myths vie with new, and the true purpose of Kyle's journey to this island is finally revealed. His tattoo did not lie. Destiny cannot be avoided.