In a world of political intrigue and personal loss, Zetian rises to power in Huaxia, facing a formidable enemy and a dangerous ally. Together, they must navigate a corrupt system while balancing truth and deception. As threats loom, Zetian struggles to lead justly or risk succumbing to vengeance and fear.
Sydney Sage is an Alchemist - she protects vampire secrets - and human lives. After making the shocking decision that changed her whole life, Sydney still finds herself pulled in too many directions at once. Her sister Zoe has arrived, and while Sydney longs to grow closer to her, there's still so much she must keep secret. Sydney must tread a careful path as she harnesses her powerful magical ability to destroy everything about the way of life she was raised to defend. Consumed by passion and the burning desire for revenge, Sydney struggles to keep her secret life under wraps as the dangerous threat of exposure looms larger than ever.