When James arrives at the castle, something seems wrong, as there are crosses nailed to the castle's door. After entering the castle, he finds Father Aville, a friend of the Pattersons, and he tells James that his future brother-in-law is a vampire, his family members are being held prisoner, and the Count has intentions to use Rebecca as a virgin sacrifice to release Lord Malachi.
James arrives at the castle and finds unsettling signs: crosses nailed to the door. He then encounters Father Aville who informs him that James' future brother-in-law is a vampire, his family is imprisoned, and the Count intends to use Rebecca as a virgin sacrifice to free Lord Malachi.