The life of Emilia Ratavoloira
At the Benedini Palace in Milan, after the announcement of their betrothal, Emilia Ratavoloira and Arturo Benedini dance to the Blue Danube Waltz. Mia considers it one of the happiest moments of her life. Her 22nd Birthday.
Mia leaves Arturo at the altar and abandons her family.
Mia obtains two new 'ghouls' or servants
Signore and Signora Ratavoloira are discovered, brutally murdered, in their villa in Milan.
Mia and Daniel Black have an altercation in the Gorge
Returning from the Fae World Mia finds the remains of her life in tatters and her last "ghoul" unable to cope. She feeds on him to put him out of his misery.
Mia and Daniel Black begin a romantic relationship.