Dangerously Ordinary

In a city where monsters walk openly and magic is cataloged like history, Lilian Vale has survived by being invisible.

She is human. Ordinary. Insignificant by every supernatural measure-except for her mind, sharp enough to keep her alive among creatures far more powerful than she will ever be. Working in the city archives, Lilian has learned that knowledge is safer than strength and anonymity is its own kind of armor.

Until the night fate notices her.

Xavier is the vampire prince-ancient, ruthless by reputation, and bound to a crown heavy with blood and obligation. When he discovers that the soul fate has chosen for him is not a noble vampire or immortal queen, but a fragile human woman, his anger burns hotter than hunger. Loving her would mean damning her. Protecting her may destroy them both.

Bound by a connection neither of them asked for, Lilian and Xavier are forced into each other's orbit as the city watches, whispers, and waits for her to break. But Lilian refuses to be claimed by fear or erased by power. And Xavier-despite every instinct, every law, and every warning-finds himself unable to look away from the girl who meets his gaze and does not bow.

In a world of crowns and monsters, the most dangerous thing of all may be an ordinary human who refuses to remain unseen.

Because some bonds do not conquer... they recognize.