Rose, a rebellious half-vampire/half-human guardian-in-training along with her very best friend, Lissa -- a mortal, royal vampire Princess - have been away from home if they are caught and returned to St. Vladamirs Academy, the very place where they believe their lifestyles could be in most peril. Rose will forfeit everything to protect Lissa from people that intend to exploit her out of within the Academy walls and also the Strigoi (immortal, evil witches ) who seek her kind from out its refuge.