When a trio of vampires investigate a violation of their territory, they discover Annabelle, a fledgling vampire so new to the night that she cannot survive on her own.
The coterie meets X, a Malkavian who takes Annabelle under his wing as the vampires try to enjoy a night out at Victor's nightclub, where they're interrupted by old enemies and new threats.
The coterie and X confront enemies who have been harassing them, and learn that their threat goes deeper than they imagined. Victor meanwhile grapples with uncomfortable truths, and Annabelle learns that nothing in the night is what it really seems.
Vampires from The Ministry invite the coterie to a discussion about the Valley's future as Kindred territory. Annabelle must decide the fate of the vampire who killed her, and the hunters finally show their hand.
With fire behind and blood in front, the coterie races to find Jasper after learning he may be in mortal danger. But what and who they find in the Nosferatu's underground lair leads them into their own peril, and leaves them with even more questions about him.
The Coterie learns unsettling truths about vampire existence when they visit the infamous Succubus Club for a showdown with the leader of the Blaine Gang.
