In the heartland of Illinois, lies more than werewolves and vampires; gargoyles are what creep the land of never before seen rural areas of Illinois. Ace is amongst the many creatures, and is the one with a destiny that is granted every one-thousand years to various creatures. What once was a normal life, now transformed into a test of skill, killing, betrayal, choices, sacrifice, and luck. Ivory is the key to confirming Ace's ticket to forever living with the Immortalis; however, with a vampire after her as well, and her father returning, how will the prophecy be completed, and who will get Ivory to the throne first? No one knows, except the Council.
In order for either of them to succeed, they must solve the murder of Sir Johnson, and the death of the late Ruler, Miles Liverstone.
Twenty-four hours has been set, who will make it to the end?

Timed

"To kill off the remaining ones of the species." He grasped my shoulder, combing his hand through my tangled mess of hair. He was more than just staid. He winked, his eyes pouring out grief, with a mixture of sullen. 


 "What species?" I implored him to direct his answer upfront. 


 His face had fallen into a guilty look of desperation. I gawked once more, and he demanded I really do help him. So I accepted. It wasn't meant to be risky, yet it flashed with possible hunger to find real answers to what he had meant by species. 


 "Tell me," I ensured. "What are you talking about?" 


 "The species your little boyfriend is." He had fallen into a calm state of mind. For the first time in a while, he had seemed calm. 


 "I still don't know what you're talking about." I whined, arms flailing in the air with increased impatience. 


Chapter 7