Callister von Grian was over 10,000 years old when he realized life was something hardly worth living. He is bored and old. He's seen it all, done it all, and he's exhausted after spending countless millennia at the height of aristocracy in a society ruled by vampires. Now that a human rebellion has lead to the near extinction of his kind, this ancient vampire is only interested in surrounding himself with loyal children that he can play house with. But all these other people invading his territory are putting a damper on his plans. Why can't he retire in peace?
Martin Lake is a foul-tempered man that is obsessed with food, but unable to eat it. When the beginning of the end starts with a disease associated with decay, and his brother is unexpectedly drafted to find a solution, Martin embarks on a long journey to find an ancient vampire to fix the world. But is the world even worth fixing, when the solution might just be that he loses everything?
Lukas Mann is a freshly fledged adult vampire. It took him a long 205 years to reach this point, and yet he still feels like a child. When changes begin to concern what remains of the vampire population, everyone starts to seek refuge in the territory of the realm's three ancient vampires. Lukas flees into Callister von Grian's territory by chance, but it might be just the chance he needs.
Dontarius Rust is a vampire hunter. The best of the best. He and his team understand the ins and outs of vampires in a way that not many humans do, so he knows exactly how to find the hidden home of an old, retired vampire. And this time, he didn't come to kill. Dontarius is a mysterious man with ulterior motives. Although he seems to be guided by a love-struck heart, this man seeks something much more valuable than just a kiss.
The stories of many, combined into one, will tell the tale of an accidental apocalypse and the one mistake that started it all.
Ari and Soren's adventures continue as Soren struggles with his new vampiric urges and a coven of witches attempts to recruit Ari for their own ends.
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As dark dreams plague Soren, Ari finds his new abilities difficult to control. Something is awakening within him, and as his power grows, he attracts the attention of a group of witches who call themselves the Hecataeon. They believe Ari is an emanation of the goddess Hecate - a physical manifestation of her power - and they want that power for themselves. With their relationship facing challenges from within, Ari and Soren must find a way to unite their strengths before external forces tear them apart.
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NOTE: This book is the sequel to Bound by Blood.
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Content Warning: Light violence, language, and sexuality. PG-13
Cover designed by Adam Budny