They survived the Highlands. But the shadows of Italy promise something far worse.Sarah and Connor thought the worst was behind them. But the Sanguis - the secretive vampire order that claims dominion over their kind - has been watching. And waiting.Summoned to the ancient city of Volterra, Sarah must face judgment for powers she never wanted, powers the Sanguis will do anything to claim. The trial is aperformance. The verdict already written.But as enemies close in, and allies prove fragile, Sarah and Connor's bond deepens into something neither human nor vampire.Something the Sanguis fear - and covet.And when love collides with fury, even theoldest laws will burn.They wanted her power.They never expected her wrath.For readers who crave immortal love stories with a dangerous edge.