Blood

Blood is what is sought after and consumed by Caitlin and the other vampires in the novel. Blood flows through the veins of human beings, and it is on this blood that Caitlin is desirous of feeding. The night of Carnegie Hall, she cannot help herself from devouring and feeding on Sergei Rakov, but a few days later, in the park, she is able to stop herself from feeding on a small child.

The Sword

The sword is a supposedly mythical object spoken about for millennia by vampire lore and Doctrine. Doctrine holds that this sword shall be found by the chosen One, whom Caleb believes is Caitlin. It is believed that the discovery and use of the sword will avert a catastrophe of apocalyptic proportions for both vampires and humans alike. Caleb fervently believes the sword exists, while most in his coven believe it to...