The Alhambra Allmother — Michael Blackthorne

The Alhambra Allmother (Book Two of the Vampire Houses): Sanja survived her first challenge between vampire lines, becoming the head of the prestigious Alhambra House, but the threats on her life as an adult sangrist have only begun. At her first Council-meeting, Sanja draws the dangerous interest of a very powerful and ancient member of the Council. What will happen if the Council discovers that werewolves are not extinct as they have long believed? And even more damning, that Sanja has helped them and can survive drinking their blood? It might not matter if the vampires of her new House kill her first. When Sanja's metaphysical power begins to fade, she returns to its source, only to discover things about the magic that creates the Houses that may change her world forever. Every use of her vampire energy brings her that much closer to the Final Death, unless she finds a way to escape!