A short time after arriving in the city of Darkania, Silvia had the misfortune of falling under the King's watch. Now that she's staying at the palace, her troubles are only getting more complicated. Caught between an intense hatred for King Gregorich and her need for getting close to him for her own purposes, Silvia has to tread carefully to keep suspicion at bay. As the days pass by, she learns more and more about the man who ran her parents off the throne-including a secret about those involved in the Lordalen War which would jeopardize her kingdom. But when a servant betrays her, the...

A failed assassination attempt by the New Age Rising Ancients has been made on Vorien, an Ancient vampire. The Protective Circle scrambles to guard him and find the culprit and Shyne Silvers, whose reputation proceeds her, is the leader of the mission. But as she goes to protect Vorien, she has to watch her own back for a would-be suitor who has turned into a dangerous stalker. A sadistic game has commenced, but must be kept under wraps for the duration of her mission. She cannot allow herself to be distracted--not with an Ancient's life on the line. As Shyne gains the grumpy vampire's trust...

Silvia has at last regained her crown and has thrown herself into the role of a queen. But she has also declared war against the Realm of Rohedon, leading a massive army of ill-trained men and women to fight. As they journey to war, it quickly becomes apparent that Rohedon's witches seek vengeance on the ones responsible for his death. As the tides turn dark, the presence of the gods of their world are made known and prophecies are revealed. With danger hiding around every corner of the army's march and betrayal at her back, Silvia can only hope they survive long enough to reach the war.