Cara was just beginning to get the hang of living with Vampires and Zombies. That was until Ethan's house rules sent her coasting down uncharted territory, placing her at the mercy of her sworn enemies.
Ethan tries to make Cara understand the method to his madness, but struggles to reach her passed the traumatic memory haunting her. Meanwhile Micajah's patience is put to the test.
Cara can't seem to decide what's worse: getting closer to Micajah or being left behind by him. As for Micajah, he has to decide between looking after Cara and looking after the needs of safehouse.
With each bold new step Cara takes, Ethan is simultaneously losing ground. Judith takes advantage of the circumstance, blurring the lines between who is friend and who is foe.