They promised to keep me alive.

They promised to keep me safe.

But what happens when death is payment for a debt I never knew?

Death or an eternity in servitude?

The Costello's are steeped in betrayal.

Lies and corruption taint my family's bloodline, owing debts to monsters more dangerous than the Vampires I love.

Now the Inner Circle has come to collect.

Only I won't go easy. To protect those I love I'll fight for them a thousand times over...if need be I'll die as well.

In a dark alley I face down my corrupt past. I have one small chance to keep us alive. As my thoughts turn to those I love; Elithen, Hurrow, Justice, Rule and my savage Unseelie bodyguard, Russell, I pray we make it...hearts and lives intact.