Imagine my incredulity! As a high-ranking recluse within vampire society, I serendipitously chance upon a form of magic facilitating interdimensional travel. Yet, the journey back? Far from facile. Beneath the boughs of a tranquil tree, lost in contemplation, a girl with resplendent locks interrupts my reverie, inquiring if I am adrift.
Her aura, enigmatic and redolent of human essence, intrigues me. Thus, I resolve to delve deeper. With finesse, I deflect her inquiries while subtly extracting pertinent details regarding her identity and affiliations.
The intricacies of technology remain an enigma to me. Nevertheless, the collective consciousness of mankind serves as a repository, compensating for my lack of familiarity.
However, the enigma of magical girls perplexes me. Nightmares, tournaments... perplexing indeed. This realm, far from tranquil, beckons exploration. I am resolute in my pursuit of comprehension, for I am determined to unravel its mysteries.
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The MC is a highly curious person who would go to great lengths to uncover information.
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