They are led by Vlad (yes you heard me, Vlad of Dracula fame) The Ptolemy would like the other dynasties and their own vamps to believe that the Dracul are trying to destroy the Ptolemy with a super old voodoo curse.

The Dracul, they can take the form of a bat.

They believe they are better than everyone else.

Ptolemy, they are super fast and pretty damn arrogant.

Within the dynasties, you have a caste system (the “highbloods” and the “lowbloods”). The vampires here have different dynasties of vampires. But will a vampire's vow of eternal protection stop these evil forces.or unleash her dark destiny? Soon, it is clear that Lily is much more than a Seer - she holds the key to ancient secrets and unthinkable destruction. With Ty, she discovers sizzling passions she cannot deny and powers she cannot control. When a sexy, silver-eyed stranger demands her help, Lily plunges into a new world of danger and sensuality. Since childhood, she's had vivid nightmares and an eerie sixth sense. Ty's search leads him to a quiet New England town, but once he has the Seer in his grasp, her touch awakens within him a hunger like he's never known.

When a feud among the immortals escalates into all-out war, he is ordered by his ruthless queen to locate a Seer - a human woman with a special gift - who can secure victory for their clan. For centuries, shapeshifting vampire Tynan MacGillivray has prowled the night as an outcast, valued only for his ferocious hunting skills.

Dark Awakenings by Laura Billingsley