TO SURVIVE, ALI MUST BE BROKEN AND REBORN. Allison's life takes a drastic turn for the worst when she's taken right out from under Kalabhiti's nose by an enemy from long ago, one she never thought would have the power to come back and bite her. After being taken by the Assistant, Allison is forced through trials that not only test the strength of her body but the strength of her mind and soul. The Assistant is determined to break her and wield her as a weapon against the vampires in the brewing war. Allison finds an unlikely friend in the camp of humans, a vampire like no other she's ever met before. Benny is one of a kind and has the power to shape her destiny. As the trails begin to grow worse, Benny is her only light in her darkest moments. Allison must break before she can be reborn. Kalabhiti and the others struggle to find any trace that can lead to Allison. As weeks turn to months, tragic news reaches them; Allison has been killed. As they travel to Xaydia to meet with one of the vampire witnesses, Kalabhiti is faced with a proposal; marry the leader's sister or go to war. With no other option, he takes her hand in marriage. As Allison begins to discover who she is and faces the darkest parts of herself, she can't help but wonder if her light can compare to Kalabhiti's darkness. She must make the ultimate sacrifice if she is to save those she loves.As the walls begin to close in on her, Allison must push herself to her limits.Can she be the light in her darkest moments? Will she be able to rise from the ashes, or will the flame consume her?