Amidst ancient prophecies and modern struggles, an immortal's quest for purpose collides with a mortal's journey of self-discovery.After 280 years Frederick is tired; tired of life, tired of the aimlessness. Obsessed with an ancient prophecy regarding the very first vampire, he has been searching in vain for centuries. That is until he discovers Willem Townsend. Will lives a life of restraint and responsibility, his focus pulled between the company he is building and the task of looking after his nephew as his sister falls deeper into a toxic and dangerous relationship. There is no room for anything else. Until a romantic connection online opens a new world of possibilities for him. But all is not as it seems.Ignoring the concerns of his best friend Jake, Will travels to Southend to meet his new lover only to find himself captured by the alluring presence of Frederick who has been manipulating events from afar for years, all to bring Will to the ruling body of vampires that await the fulfilment of prophecy. Will's encounter with Frederick leads to a near-fatal attack and an unexpected rebirth, and as Will grapples with his new existence, Frederick faces challenges from within his ranks as well as a hunter seeking to disrupt his plans.Meanwhile, Will's absence deeply concerns Jake, who is struggling with his own feelings while also fearing for the safety of Will's nephew. As Will's rebirth unfolds unexpectedly, Frederick and Jake are left questioning the implications of these events, while a mysterious encounter sets the stage for the next chapter in the saga.