Mortal captive Selena endures her dreaded role as blood servant to an intimidating vampire Marquis, counting the days until their formal pact expires. Her fear evaporates overnight when a psychic anomaly allows her to overhear his inner thoughts, revealing that the ruthless predator harbors an obsessive, protective adoration for her.
As ancient aristocratic elders decree her execution to maintain blood purity, the Marquis defies high council laws to shield her from vampire assassins. Selena must navigate lethal court intrigues and uncover forgotten secrets about her own ancestry while deciding whether to surrender her humanity to an immortal lover.
