Elara never flinches. In a world that bows to fear, she stands unshaken - a quiet force of will with eyes that see more than they should. But when a stranger steps from the shadows, claiming her fate is bound to his, she must decide if her steadfast heart can survive the pull of a darkness that feels dangerously like home.
Varek is a vampire, cursed centuries ago by a vengeful witch. Bound to protect one bloodline for eternity - hers - he has walked through wars and watched empires fall, always keeping his distance. But Elara is different. He craves her, not just her blood, but her.
As danger closes in and ancient enemies awaken, their lives - and hearts - will be tested. The curse that binds them could be their salvation... or their destruction.