Dying during a challenge for alpha wasn't Brandt's original plan. But the fight continued and he realized it would solve his biggest problem; his lack of a desire to live.

Cheri, his clan leader and the vampire who could help him heal from death injuries, was in Europe working to bring the overseas clans into the 21st century. So far, her success was minimal.

Brandt knew she would be one pissed off vampire when she returned and found him dead. Not that it mattered ...