Eighteen years after a sanguinary night of carnage nearly obliterated the royal capital, Mia remains oblivious to the legendary Moon Blood flowing through her veins. As an infant, her existence sparked a war between factions until Duke Klaus intervened, brokering an uneasy truce with mortal rulers. Now coming of age, Mia crosses the gothic threshold into Klaus’s dark stronghold, entirely unaware that thirsty nocturnal covens hunt her scent.
Within the shadow-draped corridors of the citadel, lethal court intrigues and ravenous aristocrats threaten Mia at every turn. Klaus stands as an impenetrable shield between the innocent mortal and bloodthirsty nobles, his ancient detachment melting into profound passion. Yet as their forbidden romance ignites, an elder vampire syndicate awakens to claim Mia’s life-force, forcing the duke to wager his entire immortal dynasty on her survival.
