To survive they must depend on each other Michael MacKenzie is driven by the demon blade he carries, his soul slowly poisoned by its demands. Only the pendant that Gwen Badura wears around her neck can save him - but, if he uses it, he can't save her from the ancient evil that will kill Gwen for what she has and destroy the city in the process. Gwen and Mac need to trust each other to survive - but the secrets they carry may destroy them first.