Adelaide heals after her deadly encounter with Thomas Kent, but she barely has time to take a breath before more gruesome murders come to light and everyone suspects her. She comes under investigation not only from the police, but also the mysterious vampire council.Detective Dirk Gregory wants to give her the benefit of the doubt. He certainly can't deny his feelings for her. His partner, Detective Jennie Lin, has other ideas.But there are far more important things than Adelaide's innocence. Assuming either of them can live long enough to find out.