I never wanted a mate. Especially not her—the notorious assassin known for killing Alphas. But as fate would have it, she became mine. Fortunately, we have an agreement. One where I rarely have to see her and she pretends I don't exist. Everything’s fine. Until she’s kidnapped by a sadistic Vampire Alpha hellbent on turning her into his own personal Omega blood bag. Now I’m the only one who can hear her screams. And I’m really f-cking pissed off. I might not want her as a mate. But she’s mine. Mine to protect. Mine to avenge. Mine to hunt. Don’t worry, little killer. I’m coming for you. And when I find you, I’ll hand you the silver blade, And watch you slay. Author’s Note: This is a standalone dark shifter romance with Omegaverse vibes—A, B, O dynamics with kn*tting, nesting, and biting. Check the content warnings in the introduction for more details.