I am Samara Harker and I was born to rule. As the Heir to House Harker, I prepared my entire life to marry the Heir of another House. The plan was simple. My husband and I would co-rule his House and I would make sure that the crumbling alliances amongst all the Moroi Houses strengthened.

 

Our ancestors gave up everything to survive after the fae vanished. It was only the combined efforts of the Moroi, Velesians, and Furies that led to us carving out some semblance of a life… and our future hangs on the precipice as tensions amongst us increase.

 

Unfortunately, our alliances aren’t the only thing falling apart. My carefully planned out marriage is a farce. After suffering through betrayal and humiliation, I’m forced to return to House Harker. My homecoming reunites me with old friends… and enemies. But things have changed since I grew up here. Back then I was promised to another. Now I’m free to pursue whatever… or whoever my heart desires.

 

My destiny might be changing, but it’s still my own. My name is Samara, and I was born to rule.