As the United One, Alyson is Queen of the Vampires, whether they like it or not. Persuaded by her principles or beaten in battle, vampires will fall in line. Navigating the intrigue of the Manhattan Imperials is intimidating, but the seedier vamps of Harlem are more hazardous still. The queen and her council have a lot on their plates, with a werewolf pack watching their every move. The shifty vampiress Sindy knows a thing or two about werewolves; she is falling in love with one. But can different creatures with a tumultuous past truly share a future? Perhaps her lover Felix would give up his life to become a vampire like her…or unlike her. Sindy can make him into a United One: a challenge to her friend Alyson's throne. To do so could be a death sentence for them both, or open the door to a future united. Weighing the love of friends and family against political implications is daunting, especially when your life is on the line. Bringing new life into the world is a blessing; at least Ben and Felicity hope it will be. Ben can't help but feel resentful of the vampire blood in his child. Some of his best friends are vampires, but for others, like Lorelei, he feels nothing but a desire for revenge. One can hardly blame him, considering the role vampires have played in his life…like Cain, who still feels deeply for Felicity, his lost love. Cain's words of comfort won't stop Felicity's worry over the desire for vengeance in her husband's heart. To crave justice for past grievances is almost human nature.