For generations an ancient alien civilization of vampires ruled the land–until man forced them into hiding. Then they emerged only in darkness, scrapping for any blood that they can get. Vala is different. The vampires know it and she knows it. She believes there is a better life outside and she is determined to get there. She will discover that along with her resolve, she possesses the ultimate power that can bring down the Sybaris and send them back to the shadows once and for all.