Demi Warrick

My name is Rue Delacroix, and my life went to hell in a handbasket faster than you can say destiny sucks. Starting with getting bit by a feral vampire, which is a death sentence for a witch. Thankfully, three dashing wolf shifters jump in and save my life. Turns out there’s something special about my blood and it cures feral vampires. Yeah. Once that cats out of the bag? Everyone will want to use me or kill me. Good thing I have those three shifters hell-bent on protecting me, right? I’ve also managed to capture the eye of the notorious vampire leader. I shouldn’t want him—not when I’m nothing more than an irresistible blood bag to his kind. But I’m drawn to him all the same. Will we be able to stop the feral fangs from tearing me apart? Or am I doomed to spill every last drop of my blood?

After finding out I’m the only omega to emerge in this season's ceremony, I’m whisked away to a hidden resort nestled in the mountains. What might sound like a nice vacation is anything but. I’m here with twenty hand-selected alphas who are competing for a spot in my pack on live television. The downside? The public chooses who stays and who goes. Even worse? Someone is murdered. Everyone is suspect, aside from the dashing doctor, and the rugged twin contestants who are with me when I find the body. Can we solve this mystery before the killer strikes again? And more importantly, can I do it without falling for the men I may not be able to keep?

A seemingly cursed witch, an obsessed vampire lord, and three shifters on the outs… What else could possibly go wrong? Still everything, apparently... As if getting bit by a feral vampire wasn’t enough, now I’ve been witchnapped? Hexes, I think I’m cursed. Thankfully, the mysterious vampire lord comes to my rescue, in more ways than one… But my problems don’t end there. My grumpy wolf cut off our connection and thinks I’ve betrayed him. Too bad I’m determined to get him and his pack back. My magic is slowly starting to reveal itself and with it, dangerous discoveries come to light. Will we be able to stop the scales from tipping to evil? Or will I end up prey to the power hungry supernaturals after me?

My goals for the next four years are Survive life at Obsidian Academy. Successfully summon a Shadow—a manifestation of my magic. And follow in the footsteps of my famous father as a Protector in service to the realm. Blending into my role should be easy enough, right? Wrong. In a world where Protectors like me are divided into Predators and Preys—each with unique affinities—I’m struck by strange occurrences that seem to only affect me. And while I attempt to uncover that mystery, I learn I yield a special power that’s practically unheard of, one people fear might repeat an unstable history. I have the ability to summon two Shadows. In my quest for truth, I must rely on unexpected allies—Vaughn Harper, the arrogant jerk. Kai Clarke, the enigma. And Simon Blake, my instructor—whose true intentions towards me may not be as clear as they seem. Together, we race against time to uncover the secrets hidden within the Darkness. But are we already too late?