Kelly is reaching the end of her rope. Her independence has led her to life on the streets and her career as a journalist isn't cutting it. Kade, a centuries-old Scottish vampire, is just finding his way in Arcane politics. HIs father's murder forced him into a high-level role in the Council, and he's already tired of the games.When the two collide, life as Kelly knows it is over. The discovery that she is not a normal human begins to unravel the web of lies she has unknowingly lived in her entire life.On top of that, there's something going on between her powers and Kade's - something big - and no one can explain it. Word of Kelly's entrance into the Arcane world brings danger Kelly has never seen before. She's in a race against time to find herself and her powers before someone gets to her. If Kelly isn't able to check her independence and accept help from a few trusted Arcane, her time will be up.