Jewel Bell is determined to get herself off the streets of New York. Homeless and left alone to deal with a strange phenomenon, every time she comes into contact with other people she experiences inexplicable pain. Except with Jake. Something about Jake lulls her, but is it dark and evil? Will Old Sam, her guardian angel, be able to save Jewel? At the same time Emily Bell, using her own unique spiritual gifts seeks out a sister who doesn't know her. But even Emily and the Host of Angels at Perry House cannot keep Jewel from her destiny. Is that destiny tied to the demons that want her for their own? How far will they go to get Jewel? Will they kill her to keep her for themselves? Will having the gift of empathy save her or is her destiny to die?