In this sequel to "Crimson Kiss, " Meghann O'Neill continues to run from Simon Baldevar, the creature responsible for her immortality. Taking human form, Meghann is found by Simon, who takes her as a vessel of his desires. Now Meghann is pregnant with his child. Simon has always believed a vampire's offspring will possess all their strengths and none of their weaknesses, and he will stop at nothing to possess his "child of the night."