The vampires have positioned themselves brilliantly to further their claims in the name of diplomacy. No one knows whom to trust or which way to turn. As new love flourishes in the light, other loves are dwindling into darkness, even taking innocent victims with them. As the Tawantinsuyo Council fights for its position amongst the nations to further its profits and agenda, foundations are cracked beyond repair in the most literal of ways. Families are left scattered across the northern hemisphere unable to regain a sense of purpose to the madness they are all enduring. As the Council's true intent becomes more and more clear, Iriria's path is irrefutably defined with crosshairs fixed on one target. Her only dilemma is allowing people that she loves and cares about to follow her down her clear-cut path. She knows that only death and heartache will follow. If not for her, then for those that she loves. As Tomas faces moral traumas conflicting with his thriving business and his marriage, his time appears to be running out as the heir to a multi-billion dollar company. Tomas is forced to make a life or death decision at the threat of prosecution. There is no one left that he can trust or call on for advice. That is except for Avimelech and the Tawantinsuyo Council. Lies and secrets thicken as homes are destroyed, forcing relocation. What will the family do? How will they get through all of this