Ren Octavian sits upon the sovereign throne of the global vampire aristocracy, maintaining an impenetrable undercover persona to protect his fractured realm. A decade earlier, an undercover mission ended in a passionate nocturnal encounter with Claudia Bloodslayer, the most lethal operative in the sworn monster-hunting guild.
When Claudia unexpectedly surfaces seeking sanctuary for her gifted ten-year-old daughter, Ren instantly detects his own ancient bloodline coursing through the child's veins. Caught between ruthless vampire elders demanding the hybrid's execution and suspicious hunter patrols stalking Claudia, Ren must shield his newfound family while hiding his monstrous crown from the woman he loves.
