The forces rising to stand against Crossline are organizing as Detective Chris leads a mission to cripple their stronghold at Area 51. But in so doing, will he only succeed in unleashing a terror upon humanity even sooner than was planned? Meanwhile, Irel and Lamia have reunited, but Irel finds the cursed immortal greatly changed. Is it possible that Lamia has discovered the secret to her destiny in the revelations about her past?