Nothing is as it used to be for the Black Dagger Brotherhood. The slayers of the Lessening Society are stronger than ever, preying on human weakness to acquire more money, more weapons, more power. But as the Brotherhood readies for an all-out attack on them, one of their own fights a battle within himself. For Rhagethe Brother with the biggest appetites, but also the biggest heartlife was supposed to be perfect. Or at the very least, perfectly enjoyable. But he cant understand or control the panic and insecurity that plague him. Terrified, he must reassess his priorities after suffering a mortal injury. And the answer, when it comes to him, rocks hisand his beloved Marysworld...