"You seem to have forgotten that you're not marrying a commoner, Alina. You're marrying the prince of all vampires, so look alive and get me some coffee." Alina Deluca maintains a carefully constructed facade of normalcy in northern California, hiding the unspeakable trauma locked behind her mesmerizing emerald gaze. Four years ago, Erick Stayton—the vampire prince himself—became her living nightmare, a ruthless predator who stole everything from her in a single devastating night. Now, bound by ancient vampire law, she has no choice but to become his bride. Determined to reclaim control over her shattered existence, Alina is thrust into a centuries-old conflict and a power struggle with earth-shattering consequences. As she navigates the treacherous world of vampire politics, unexpected connections begin to form between her and Erick, revealing layers of complexity she never anticipated. Nothing remains as it appears. Is the cold, heartless monster she believes Erick to be merely a carefully constructed facade? Can an ancient vampire decree reshape the fate of an entire species? And in times steeped in blood and darkness, will passion ignite between two souls bound by destiny and torment?