Victoria is given by her father, the King of the Barren Lands, to the Vampire Duke Sadisman as a hostage. She is a gift from her people as a peace offering. As part of the bargain, Duke has promised, "She will not be sired, she will not be fed upon, she will not be tasted, her skin will remain unbroken, and her chastity unchallenged by those under my domain." Victoria's life as the only human guest in the vampire's Black Keep, which humans call the 'Cradle of Filth,' isn't as simple as she hopes. The Duke is a cruel, dangerous man, as lethal as he is strong, and as troubled as he is scalding hot. A man comfortable with breaking a promise if it suits him but smart enough not to lightly restart a bitter war that weakens his coven.
He is also the master of an ancient, powerful vampire coven. In it, Victoria must find a way to survive in a nest of remorseless plotters and schemers. Over time, Victoria withstands Sadismann's punishments and learns a grudging respect for him. She makes friends with some of the human familiars, and with them, she must uncover the truth. Is The Duke unraveling the centuries of pain and learning to feel something he has not felt before? Or is this another plot within a plot? While she knows the vampire treachery, Victoria begins to feel emotions she is scared of. Can she survive her year as a hostage to the vampire overlord? Can the vampire overlord survive a year without breaking his vows?
Book #1 of the Crimson Crown series.
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There exists four realms. The realm of the humans, the realm of the wolves, the realm of the fae, and the dark realm.
The dark realm has become increasingly more active, imposing itself onto the other realms in a subtle attempt to take over, forcing alliances between those once foe.
Calamity has been the top warrior of the human King Reinard for nearly six years, serving as his right hand on all things. Calamity's loyalty lies with her king only. She has pledged her allegiance to him and him alone, vowing to sacrifice her life for his in a heartbeat. Calamity has been known for her brutality and merciless actions towards anyone posing any kind of threat to her king.
King Leopold has reigned over the realm of the wolves for nearly 200 years. He has gained a reputation for his ruthlessness and cold ways, displaying no remorse for anyone to attack his realm. Leopold has been lonely for many years, yearning for his one and only True Mate. He has searched through every nook and cranny of his realm to find her, with no satisfying results, leaving him hopeless and ever so cranky.
The human and wolf realms are forced to put aside their distaste for each other when both are threatened by the oncoming war brought by the dark realm. A meeting between the two kings makes sparks fly and blood spill, all in an attempt to create a treaty to save both kingdoms. Will the two kingdoms be able to put aside their mistrust, or will their hatred engulf everyone and prevent them from fighting in the war just over the horizon?
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Warning: Mature themes and scenes are present throughout the story, including violence and sexual interactions.
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