Ever since shapeshifters announced their presence to the world, humans have been rallying against supernaturals, protesting with signs that could turn to pitchforks at any moment. Behind closed doors, things between Merit and her Master Ethan are tense, to say the least. But they have to work together when the mayor of Chicago calls Merit and Ethan to a clandestine meeting: there's been a violent vampire attack which has left three women missing. The mayor's message is simple: get your House in order. Or else.Merit needs to get to the bottom of this crime, but it's not easy when she can't tell who's on her side. It's not long before Merit finds herself in the dark, heady heart of Chicago's supernatural society - which seems to be full of vampires ready to fulfill the human's worst fears. She's about to learn that you can't be a vampire without getting a little blood on your hands...
