Malachi Obsidian's prophecy--that his sister, Misha, would one day rule the serpiente and the empire of the vampires be destroyed--is nearly come true. Only one obstacle prevents Misha from becoming queen, and when a mercenary from the vampires' inner circle brings forth his plan to end the empire, all of the serpiente are certain the prophecy was right. However, Malachi is not so sure of himself, and when Misha goes to unstable, possibly evil, lengths to fulfill it, Malachi seeks for a way to protect his family and their freedom.