Elise Fowler sealed her fate the night she decided to break state curfew and sneak into a goth club.

A serial killer is on the loose, leaving a trail of dead bodies in his wake, and Elise's mother is one of his victims. All she wants is one night to forget, but in a chance encounter, Elise disrupts an attempted murder and unwittingly becomes entwined in the dangerous world of vampires.

 

Cade Halevi is both mysterious and alluring. He draws Elise in with his serpentine eyes, seductive voice, and brooding demeanor, but beneath his irresistible charm lies a history of bloodshed and violence.

 

Elise soon discovers that saving a vampire's life will have deadly consequences. Branded a vampire sympathizer, Elise becomes the target of a relentless hunt. Her only ally is her best friend, Skylar, but when vampire hunters abduct him, Elise must turn to Cade for help. 

 

Driven by his thirst for revenge, Cade pledges to repay his life debt to Elise and promises to rescue her friend--but at what cost?

 

In a world where danger lurks around every corner and the line between light and darkness blurs, Elise must navigate forbidden alliances and discover the terrifying price of trust.