He was her protector. She would be his undoing. She was a human. He tried to resist her. Tried to stay away from her. She wasn't his soulmate, and yet... And yet, he wanted her -- mind, body, and soul. ---- This is an accompanying novel to the "Heart of Stone" series by Jo Lee Hunt (Joflower) and takes place after the last book. It is recommended that you read "Heart of Stone" to understand this story. ---- CONTAINS: interracial relationship (BWWM), strong female lead, vampires, gang violence, action, drama, humor, relatable characters, high stakes, passionate romances, caring for loved ones with mental health issues VOID OF: protagonists as mates, "insta-love," extremely possessive, aggressive, abusive alpha mates, Stockholm Syndrome HEART OF STONE SERIES: - Heart of Stone (Parts I & II) - Heart of Stone (Part III) - Heart of a Beast - Heart of a Knight (Coming 2021)