Gretchen was deeply in love with her new husband Ronin, who had given up the life of a wanderer to settle down and live a simple life with her. That changed the night Tremon and his clan broke into their home to find Ronin who had once escaped from their gang.

Gretchen was turned into a vampire to exact revenge on Ronin. Ronin was eventually turned but his soul was saved by Joshua. Gretchen wasn't so lucky. Gretchen has never forgiven Ronin for not protecting her 300 years ago and blames him for what she is today.

Savoring the taste of evil with a vengeance, Gretchen plots with Tremon to make Ronin relive the worst night of his life when another woman he loves is turned.