For as far back as she can recall, Shal's destiny has been predetermined. Afflicted with vampirism and honed into a deadly operative, she's embraced her role as an enforcer for the Empire. The notion of escape has remained elusive until this moment, when a chance presents itself disguised as a delicate young woman marked for death in a sinister ritual. Though they manage to flee into the woods, the path to potential sanctuary is fraught with miles of untamed terrain, with the relentless pursuit of Imperial trackers ever looming...