Bethany is an Offspring, a newly transformed vampire who has not yet learned to embrace her dark heritage. As a disappointment to her sire, Bethany is selected for elimination from the clan. That is, unless Troy can save her. Troy is a Kinsman, a powerful vampire who has mastered his powers. Troy defends Bethany from her sire, the cruel Kinsman Aphrodite. The couple escapes to Troy’s sanctuary where he begins to teach Bethany to open her self to the power within. He shows her the beauty of the night and the power of the predator. But Aphrodite isn’t giving up so easily.