Some people are born to follow, others are born to rule—but a blood curse holds the real power. Lucia’s humanity is a small price to pay for the eternal glory of immortality, even if it could lead to her eternal damnation. When she enters into a pact to transform from an ordinary human into the only vampire with influence over magic, suddenly nothing is sacred. She plots to take over the vampire throne, ensuring she gains the power she so desperately craves. But Lucia cannot rule with blood on her hands, someone must take the blame. Framed for Lucia’s crimes, Gwendolyn Firetree is exiled from her home and ruined by her former friend’s betrayal. She is consumed by a desire for justice and gathers allies to defeat Lucia. However, the pact Lucia made begins to take its toll on the vampire nation as the two former friends face off. Can Lucia and Gwendolyn set aside their hatred for each other in order to save their people—or will a blood curse claim them all?