Connor Reed is trying his hardest to get his doctorate in archeology, when he receives a letter from his one father figure. His grandfather, Gavin Reed, the well known archeologist, is on his deathbed and he wants Connor to join him for his last days and work on his doctorate thesis at his home in Norway. Naturally, Connor rushes to his grandfather's side, and over the coming days, he helps his grandfather finish his last work, and finds time to write his thesis.
But being in Norway, Connor wants to take advantage of the wild land and its deep forest, lakes, and high mountains, But he is cautious to do so, he has glimpsed a person hanging in the forest around the house, only he never sees them, just the quickest glance of a red hooded cloaked figure. One faithful fishing trip gets him face-to-face with the mysterious person. A young woman with wolf ears and very sharp canines.
Through a strange series of events, deaths, and heart-tearing chases, the two grow more than a little fond of each other and uncover a long-forgotten past