The Lines of Marsden were born into existence for a reason: to right the wrongs that had once taken place. Destiny fated that they must destroy the Eldren before evil wins. Michael Marsden wants to die -- for real this time. He wasn"t meant to lead the half-life that he does. He chooses to let it go and let death take what it had already claimed. But Christian Risely isn"t about to let that happen. He is drawn to Michael and is willing to do anything to ensure that he lives, even if that means keeping him alive against his will.