As the BITE series continues, Christine and Cody are now bonded by the life they've created. Together, not only must they face the overlords, the Lawmakers, but also Darian, the one all vampires fear. Because of this, they are forced to leave the ones they love behind in order to protect them. In their absence, Cody and Christine are hunted by Darian, whose selfish nature is willing to do anything to safeguard his immortality. Afraid, and on their own, the two of them travel to keep hope alive for their child. Can they find a way to outlast Darian, even when their own dreams aren't safe? Or, will Darian find a way to protect the one thing he holds most dear?