A virus, a cure, and a war separate the Resistance from the kingdom of Illinkus. Alliana Nixon never asked to be a part of the revolution to save the Illinkin people, yet after beginning work in the palace with an impressive new title, it seems like her entire life has lead up to this moment. After a mysterious disease begins to plague the vampire species after the Resistance has resurfaced and is planning an attack on the kingdom, it is clear that something is very wrong in Illinkus. Once Alliana has just discovers that she is one of the chosen gifted vampires, she knows that her fate is with Illinkus. Now, as the clock ticks down, she and her unlikely group of friends must work together to spread the cure and save the rest of the world from hordes of bloodthirsty vampires.