It's winter break at St. Vladimir's, but Rose is feeling anything but festive. Rose loves Dimitri, Dimitri might love Tasha, and Mason would die to be with Rose...The Strigoi are closing in, and the Academy's not taking any risks. This year, St. Vlad's annual holiday ski trip is mandatory. But the glittering winter landscape and the posh Idaho resort only create the illusion of safety. When three friends run away in an offensive move against the deadly Strigoi, Rose must join forces with Christian to rescue them. But heroism rarely comes without a price…