Having failed in his last attempt to hunt down Amara, the last Soul Taker, Brother Zuriel must redeem himself in the eyes of his Venatori masters as well as his God by finally annihilating her. Amara will not make it easy for the enemies on her trail, formulating a plan to leave her home to keep those who have become part of her life safe. But first, she will spend one last night celebrating her beloved Rosalie's milestone birthday. However, unbeknownst to her, danger has found its way onto the guest list!