Betrayed by her ex-fiancé and sold as living collateral, Elena Vance is delivered to Silas Kane, the Vampire King. Her rare Light Bloodline makes her the only cure for his lethal silver poisoning. As a usurper named Damon attempts to seize the vampire throne, Elena awakens her ultimate powers. Together, Elena and Silas must defeat Damon's monstrous forces, reclaim their kingdom, and exact ruthless revenge on those who wronged them.