Rose Carver won, and that was just the beginning of her problems. By overthrowing a genocidal coup threatening all of succubus society, Rose created a power vacuum. Yes, she saved her family, but the turmoil she caused splintered an already fragile system. Now, succubus factions inside and outside the country are vying to influence, or outright dominate, the United States Government and the world. Fortunately, Rose's allies survived the previous battle, people she can rely upon when things look grim. Or can she? Rose's vampire ally, Piper Ross, has been making questionable moves of late. Without consulting Rose, Piper has declared war on the vampires who once prohibited her from leaving South Carolina. This personal vendetta increasingly prevents Piper from coming to Rose's aid in times of need. With threats from all sides growing more dangerous, Rose fears the day when Piper will abandon their treaty altogether and leave Rose standing alone.