From the moment he'd rescued Julie from a late-night attack, Asher had ached for things he knew he could never have. The touch of her skin. The taste of her blood. But if the vampire claimed her, one of them might not survive. So Asher did everything he could to make Julie stay away. But a demon stalked the sexy spitfire, and Asher had no choice but to protect a woman who created a longing inside him that could never be sated.... **Adult Content Warning: Some of the chapters in this books contain content of an adult nature and are for mature audiences only ages 18+. Reader discretion is advised.**