Lianna is a young woman born from the witches known as The Coven of Oak, Lianna now serves the Coven as a Spirit Fang--a woman who can take the form of a wolf. As a member of the Pack of the Plated, it is Lianna's duty to protect and defend the fragile life of her sisters within the Coven. Living within nature--life is simple. Respect the earth, the trees, the beasts and the skies. Respect the great dragon known as The Plated. Respect the great oaks and evergreens that house the souls of witches long passed. Respect the wolves of Sassyla's wood. And above all--Fear the rumble of thunder. Fear the black clouds. Fear the rush of wind. Fear the chill in the air. Fear the storm. Fear and revere the God known as the Mother of Murders-- --For when She-Who-Culls sends Her flock and storms a rage-- --Hell is left in Her wake. Lianna's life changes after she sees something she has never seen before after a great storm-- --A man, injured, and living-- --Yet without a beating heart. The young Spirit Fang cannot be helped but be drawn to such an interesting stranger.