Elise Fowler sealed her fate the night she saved a vampire's life. 

In a chance encounter, Elise disrupts an attempted murder, and Cade Halevi, a vampire disguised as a human, escapes his execution. Now ensnared in his treacherous world, Elise becomes the prey of relentless hunters, and everyone she cares about is at risk. 

When her best friend Skylar is captured amidst the chaos, Elise rushes to Cade for help—a choice she soon regrets. 

Initially drawn to him by his magnetic charm and penetrating gaze, Elise uncovers the sinister truth hidden beneath Cade's beguiling facade—a past stained with bloodshed and violence.

As alliances shift and loyalties are tested, Elise grapples with the chilling realization that trusting a vampire has deadly consequences, and saving Skylar's life may demand a sacrifice she's unwilling to make.