The moment Prince Nikolai Isenburg stepped out of the safety of his castle, his fate was sealed. Hunted for his rare magic, now trapped in a world of blood and death, Nikolai has only one goal. Keeping his brother alive. But Caine and Lilith have other plans for the prince - use him to conquer the world, while they create a new species never before seen - vampires. Nikolai's only chance at freedom is to kill his Makers, or he and his brother face a life of servitude. But Caine has discovered a new weapon, and while the luscious Amarina might have captured his heart... she's also the chain that binds him and his brother to their immortal fates forever. **This prequel to the Shadowsend Vampire Clan series features the villain's origin story and has themes of good and evil, found family, fast burn steamy romance and forced proximity situations