With his one true love, Julian, at his side and a new son to look after, Sebastian�s grief-stricken past comes out of hiding to find him. As Julian and Nikolai struggle to understand what vampire life should be and strive to live a normal life, Sebastian fights with his demons to allow the freedoms they deserve. But with the queen�s band of chevaliers not quite under control and shadows lurking in the night, Sebastian�s fears escalate. Can Sebastian find the courage to let go and at the same time give Julian and Nikolai the protection they desperately need?