Beneath the glittering crystal chandeliers of Blackwood Manor, the weight of tradition and expectation looms heavy. Lucian, the stern heir of the Blackwood family, drifts through the familiar formalities with a composed but distant demeanor, his eyes betraying a longing for something more. The night takes an unexpected turn as he encounters Atanase, a young noble whose silent presence and somber gaze pierce through the veneer of the evening's grandeur. Their brief exchange, laden with unspoken words, ignites a connection that defies the rigid confines of their world. Amidst the opulence and ritual, Lucian and Atanase begin to uncover a bond that promises to transcend the cold, calculated alliances of their heritage, leading them towards an uncertain but profoundly intertwined future.
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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