For eighteen years, Boudica, the legendary Human Queen, has lived in hiding under the alias Hannah, making her living as a beastmaster, solely to give her daughter Julia a peaceful life. But when Julia is victimized by the vampire noble Cain, the dormant queen draws her sword once again. The Orc King, Elf King, and people of all races who swore fealty to her march toward Silverhaven. The villains are about to pay a terrible price: every race on this continent owes House Vallerian a debt of life.