The darkness never recedes when demons come out to play. Secrets and betrayals mar the body's soul until the light threatens to flicker out. Sometimes good versus evil isn't always black and white, but instead darkness is necessary to strengthen the light. Bryan Cariello once again is on the run, however this time it isn't just from Ricky. New faces are embarking with them, including Dotty Blackwell, the girl that has come to mean more to him with each passing day. Bryan finds it hard to accept and trust the new stranger from his mother's past, even though he appears to be on their side. There must be something he is hiding. Bryan's transition into a vampire proves much more difficult and overwhelming as he attempts to navigate his new cravings, emotions, and powers that go beyond any normal being, vampire, or otherwise. As Ricky advances to taint the world with vampires using a pure and unadulterated soul, Bryan must put aside his differences and jealousies towards Ben to conquer the evil that threatens to blanket the Earth.Can Bryan risk losing everything that matters to him, including Dotty, in order to stop Ricky? As Dotty and Ben grow closer, will Bryan be able to put his feelings aside without getting lost in their blood bond?Bryan will have to fight harder for everything and everyone he loves, but the toughest obstacle still remains within. Will Dotty be able to save Bryan's soul before corruption and darkness closes in?