A vampire rebel ... Vicq is one of the Dresdan—the oldest, most ruthless species of vampire. Scarred by the deaths of everyone he once cared about, he holds himself aloof, impenetrable walls around his heart. His mortal enemy … Elaina hunts vampires for District 5, an underground group with its own shadowy agenda. A seasoned veteran and elite tracker, she has no time for relationships. An instant addiction … Brought together by betrayal, Vicq and Elaina find a passion that breaks all the rules. Now they’re both being hunted—and their forbidden love could be the only thing keeping them alive long enough to learn the truth. *Prelude is the first book of the Dresdan Coven Trilogy and should be read first.