When Montana wakes to an impossible reality she isn't remotely prepared for, Erik seeks to make the transition as easy as possible for her. Callie struggles with the terrifying decision she made for her sister and fears what will happen as she and the slayers make their way onto Erik's estate to meet with her. But while the fragile alliance between the slayers and the vampire royals is barely holding together, they are forced to unite against a common enemy. Valentina is taking to the streets, causing havoc in the city. And it seems the gods are helping her to do the unthinkable and rise to power over the New Empire...