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

Deep within France's wine country, there was a cottage that Ace had spotted from a mile away. 


“It's getting close to 7; I can tell by the sun in the sky,” Ace whispered, pointing at the setting sun in the sky. 


“By the way the sun orbits the earth; trust me, I've been living a lot longer than you, so I know. And I taught myself how to do it,” he said. 


We walked inside; it was cluttered with newspapers, and plain white sheets had covered each piece of furniture that was in the room. 


“Is that what the council is?” I asked. 


“Hm?” He had shot me a slightly confused gaze. 


“Is the council the Immortalis?” I asked. 


“They have been spending nearly over 100 years searching for the last two members to join them, so they can take over and overthrow every governor, president and royal families that rule every country in the world.” 


Chapter 13