Serena, true‑born daughter of Duke Victor of House Vermilion, is abandoned as an infant, misjudged as a powerless mortal. Saved and raised by King Arcadius of the Night Court, she awakens her ancient Progenitor blood at twenty. She returns home, reunites with her tortured mother Evelyn, defeats enemies, and exposes her father’s betrayal. After crushing the ancient demon Malthus who possesses the scheming Vivienne, Serena is crowned the supreme Progenitor Queen of all vampire clans.