A vampyre with a vendetta. A wytch with everything to lose. Teaming up was never the goal, but falling in love? Even less so. Maia Rani Darsha has always known that Coven Layng would be hers to lead one day. Is she the best person for the job? No, but she’s the only one left.She thinks her position is secure until the High Coven intervenes with a new plan and a new leader for her ancestral coven. Their decree is leave or engage in a Trial of Ascension for the right to lead. Enter Raven—a vengeful vampyre who doesn’t think twice about staking her own mother through the heart. She’s unhinged, unpredictable, and a walking red flag. The dark shadow vamp has something Maia needs—a powerful wytch contact who can help her train for the Trial. Their deal is Raven’s contact for Maia’s blood. No strings, and definitely no emotions. But Maia soon discovers that some deals are inked in more than blood… Some are tattooed straight onto the heart.