They call him Nicholas, but nobody has any idea who he really is. He is stunningly handsome, but his charm leaves a lot to be desired. His touch is just as irresistible as his shadow can be deadly. He is a creature that only knows one The Clerica, demon hunters, who have chased down, captured, and killed his kind for centuries. After a bitter blow of fate, Joana lapses more and more into apathy and only notices how dear life really is to her when Nicholas seriously endangers the same. For inside the body of this fascinating man Nybbas is hiding, a demon who feasts on emotions and loves nothing more than to play with his victim. After their fateful encounter Joana finds herself caught between good and evil. And she is forced to make a tough decision …