Darius makes an impossible request of his fellow Brother, Wrath. The Black Dagger Brotherhood suffers a direct attack from the Lessening society. Darius’s half breed daughter, Beth meets Wrath and their connection is immediate.

Wrath and Marissa’s past comes to light. Mr. X sets his sights on Billy Riddle. Butch grows more worried about Beth. Beth meets Tohrment. An intimate dinner brings Wrath and Beth closer.