For years, Vlad had fought enemies to defend his realm, his people and his religion. And to honour his father and keep the Order of the Dragon, he had battled through extreme bloodshed, his cunning and defiance prevailing. But the Turks were advancing in increased numbers. With only his family, a depleted army and a group of travellers to entrust, would he be defeated, captured and tortured; or had he a darker option?