Lenora Steele sacrifices herself for her family when her selfish sister flees an arranged match, taking her place at the altar to wed Valerian Seymour, a legendary primordial vampire prince trapped in a century-long coma. Their unique blood compatibility acts as a divine catalyst, awakening Valerian and revealing they were childhood companions. Together, they heal their past wounds and find passionate mutual love.
Her former lover Josiah, who previously discarded Lenora after mistaking her sister for his savior, goes mad with jealousy upon uncovering the truth. Sacrificing eight centuries of his immortality for dark power, Josiah attempts to abduct Lenora from the altar. Backed by Valerian's primordial strength, Lenora permanently severs Josiah's blood bond, destroying his ambitions and stepping into immortal royalty.
