Holly and Parker are able to see each other every day, but Holly still can't trust herself to be alone with him or kiss him the way she wants to. Parker graduates from high school within weeks, and then Byron promises to finally change him, and they'll soon be together the way they've longed to be. Everything seems to be working out beautifully. Charles, though, is still hiding from the Assembly. His plotting to rebuild his band of bloodthirsty vampires goes on, as well as his plans to destroy Byron and everyone Byron cares about. His first target is Parker. Parker's very survival is at stake, and Holly can't bear the thought that she will never see him or hold him again. How can she go on without Parker?