When Cahal ghosts to his realm with Rowan in tow, he realizes what she is. It seems the stories that his ancestors passed down to him may not be just stories after all. But will he divulge all of what he knows to her? Rowan is being pursued by the most powerful man in the realm. Does he dare touch what belongs to the vindictive vampire, Declan? Rowan has to make good on her deal with Cahal, but she quickly realizes that the devil was in the details. Now she is trapped with the handsome Cahal, but she still can't seem to harden her heart long enough to deny her feelings for Ian...a man who has managed to remain a mystery to everyone. Little does she know that the mysterious, handsome Ian is frantically searching through portals to find her, and he isn't alone. Vertigen is on the verge of getting everything he wants, but to get it he will have to unleash hell on Earth, and he is more than willing to sacrifice everyone on the planet to rule. Lore are mingling, and unlikely relationships are forming that will challenge everything the lore think they know about finding a mate. As Gladianna's prophecy of an all powerful twin appears to be proving true, new friendships and powerful alliances are made. Secrets and history are uncovered that lead to the discovery of the council members who govern the realm and its borders. War is inevitable, and no one knows who they can trust. Rowan knows that no one is who they seem, not even the man she thinks she loves. Her only objective is survival, but in the quest she becomes someone she barely recognizes. Rowan evolves and hardens as she begins to understand all that she is capable of, and responsible for. Everyone wants something from her, but when they back her into a corner Rowan comes out swinging'.