Elara is no stranger to rejection. Born of two worlds and accepted by none, she lives on the edge of her family's estate, invisible and alone. That changes the night she defies her grandfather and attends a royal masquerade - where all eyes fall on her, including the crimson gaze of a vampire king. Pulled into a world of darkness, power, and ancient secrets, Elara must learn to survive under his watchful eyes, balancing fear, fascination, and the dangerous pull of a destiny she never asked for... all while clinging to her humanity.