diff --git a/gherkin/flagd-reconnect.feature b/gherkin/flagd-reconnect.feature
index 17ff327..1055ec2 100644
--- a/gherkin/flagd-reconnect.feature
+++ b/gherkin/flagd-reconnect.feature
@@ -8,3 +8,8 @@ Feature: flagd provider reconnect functionality
     Then the PROVIDER_READY handler must run when the provider connects
     And the PROVIDER_ERROR handler must run when the provider's connection is lost
     And when the connection is reestablished the PROVIDER_READY handler must run again
+
+  Scenario: Provider unavailable
+    Given flagd is unavailable
+    When a flagd provider is set and init is awaited
+    Then an error should be indicated within the configured deadline