Holdren Hisen is a stranger to war; the humans had warred with the vampires before he even walked the earth. Now, though, it increasingly seems likely he will get to experience the true scale of battle, of intricate plots, schemes, betrayal, conflict, and hidden motivations. The vampires believe that what they are doing is of their own accord. However, Holdren Hisen and his fated partner soon realize that is not the case, revealing that the whole world is dancing to another one's tune, someone far more sinister and malevolent than anyone could imagine.