Ted, a master of death with a mysterious past, informs Anita that their mutual client Vittorio, an ancient vampire with a penchant for manipulation has been implicated in a plot that commodifies supernatural beings, using their abilities and bodies for profit.

With tensions rising, they must navigate alliances with both deadly foes and unexpected allies, including Bernardo "Bernard" Spotted-Horse, a seasoned supernatural investigator with roots in the Native American community.

The stakes rise when an insidious figure emerges: Marmée Noir, the enigmatic "Mother of All Darkness," who seeks to capitalize on the chaos to consolidate her power, threatening to upend the fragile balance Anita has worked to create.

Through cunning tactics, alliances forged in blood, and her unique abilities as a necromancer, Anita strives to dismantle the skin trade and uncover the truth before it consumes her and everything she holds dear.

The final epilogure of the violence, with the skin trade dismantled and moral lines redrawn, Anita must confront the repercussions of her actions, the relationships that have been tested, and the grim realities of a world where darkness constantly looms.