Set right before Sanctum, readers meet Cal, a student like most others, but what sets him apart is he has a powerful father who puts a lot of pressure on him. When Cal's nerves get the better of him, he accepts an invitation to meet an elite group of current and former students in the basement of the asylum. Once he meets the Scarlets, his life changes forever. The price for joining this group, however, is a lot higher than he can pay...