After losing her sister to a horrific tragedy, all Arabella Thameson wants is to be left alone to cope with her grief. But after moving to a thrilling new city and starting school at the infamous private school known as Malvern Prep, Arabella is thwarted into ancient family feuds and new conspiracies. Even as she tries to stay away from the privileged students of Malvern, the dangerously charming Jason Winstrom seems determined to uncover secrets Arabella has kept hidden for years. Noah Everett is determined to prove to the world that he's more than just the son of a famous politician. After all, everyone assumes that he's just like every other privileged socialite. But even as he works to win every football match and ace every exam, he can't help but feel like there's something crucial missing from his life. When a mysterious stranger appears out of nowhere with knowledge of Noah's dark past, he finds himself at a crossroads-will he pursue the path set out for him or tread closer to the dangerous truths of his past? As a history instructor at the exclusive Malvern Prep, Melanie Rivers finally feels she is right where she belongs. Aside from the irresistible Christopher Erkens, Melanie finds that she is solely focused on fulfilling her true destiny. She's able to protect her bloodlines in the anonymity the school affords her, ensuring that they are safe from the evils that plague the world. But as more and more girls are found dead in the city, Melanie begins to wonder if she's really been protecting them at all.