Raphael is a rogue. Has been his entire life–breaking the wrong rules, crossing the wrong men, romancing the wrong women. It's a habit that has gotten him into trouble more times than he can count, but when his poor judgment lands his neck in an executioner's noose, he's given the opportunity to cheat death by joining the 'Ru, an ancient race of vampires sworn to protect mankind from the demons of the Underworld.

 Embracing his new role, Raphael becomes one of the most feared Enforcers in his Clan. Lethal with a blade and deadly in a fight, he can best any demon that crosses his path. About the only thing he can't defeat is his knack for making bad decisions. This time, however, there's more than just his own neck on the line. Signs are pointing to a war with the demons, and the key to not only its outcome, but the fate of the entire 'Ru race, could rest on a single choice. The question is, can Raphael finally make the right one?