The war between Vampires and Nightwalkers has been long and many have been lost, but as their power diminishes, the battles become more brutal. Following the words of a seer, Alexis discovers a powerful woman who could save his people, but she knows nothing about magic. Can one woman stop the bloodshed and end the conflict that has lasted hundreds of years? As scars from the past resurface, enemies attack from all sides. The vampire retreat is threatened and its residents scatter. Can Alexis find the cure and save his people? Can one vampire turn the tide of war?