Rose Marie Valencia III is next in line for Valencia's throne. A queendom with a troubled and bloody history. With the death of her mother, opportunists make an attempt on her life and drive her into hiding. Soft-spoken and timid, Rose doubts she has what it takes to stand against the usurpers. Dianna Blackwell, assassin and proud delinquent, tracks down Rose and immediately becomes a very bad influence. But, is this exactly the sort of Influence Rose needs to succeed and reclaim Valencia?