When the world is taken over by the vampire race witches are pushed to near extinction. They are considered a threat to the king's rule and sentenced to death by any creature who happens to come across them. Vada is a witch that has lived in the constant defeat of exposure. When a tragedy strikes her life she is forced to flee her home to survive. She spends years on the run until she runs right into the wrong territory. Alastor is the king of the vampires. Every species ultimately caves to his commands and he has no trouble forcing those who won't. He is cruel and doesn't deal with humans beyond a meal. That is until a red-headed woman seeks shelter in his home. Will he blindly risk his kingdom for an unexpected spark? Or figure out exactly what kind of human she is and end her? ** "What? Too nervous?" He sent a smirk my way, hinting to his previous statement. His comment sparked my stubborn side which only added to my desire. With a small intake of air I sat down on his lap. "No." I met his eyes. My answer was clearly a lie and he knew it. "Really?" He dared. I went to reply but then his hand landed on my neck, cupping it with just enough pressure to probably leave a red mark. It made my stomach clench. I lost all train of thought the second he did it. He hummed at my lack of response. His grip on my neck relaxed slightly but he didn't let go. His eyes dropped to my lips and I remembered what it felt like when he kissed me. They tingled with anticipation. He pulled me down closer to him so that my mouth was nearly on his. "Kiss me." He ordered lowly.

On a night out on the town, Azriel meets a jazz singer in a restaurant. One thing leads to another, and the next morning Azriel leaves her house without a shirt. - Aida is a hard working fae who resides in the beautiful City of Starlight; Velaris. After a fateful night out - and in - with the shadow singer, watch as their relationship begins to grow into something of legends. TW : THIS STORY DOES INVOLVE SCENES INCLUDING CNC, BDSM, KNIFE/BLOOD PLAY, IMPACT PLAY, DOMESTIC ABUSE AND RAPE. PLEASE READ AT YOUR OWN DISCRETION !!! if you chose to read knowing these triggers, please don't come crying to me when it actually appears in the book.