A shifter with hidden talents. A powerful vampire determined to claim his fated mate. But some truths are best kept secret. Mercy Bowen is more than just a member of the Shadow Sisters—she’s a falcon shifter with a secret gift, one she's kept hidden from everyone. Her quiet life takes a dramatic turn when the mysterious Hunter Hayes meets her in the sky one evening. There's something undeniably otherworldly about him, something that draws her in despite the danger she senses lurking beneath his calm exterior. When strange and unsettling events begin to plague the town, Mercy is irresistibly drawn to Hunter, even as she uncovers the dark truth about his nature. He’s a vampire, existing in a world of shadows and peril. But Mercy isn’t just an ordinary woman—her secret gift may be the key to unraveling the ancient prophecies and supernatural forces now threatening their lives. As Mercy reveals her hidden powers, the stakes are raised. She and Hunter are thrust into a dangerous world of archaic beliefs, warring factions, and deadly secrets. Their connection deepens, blossoming into a forbidden love that challenges the boundaries of their respective worlds. But as the dangers escalate, they find themselves walking a treacherous path where trust is fragile, and betrayal lurks around every corner. Will Mercy and Hunter’s love defy the odds, or will they be consumed by the darkness closing in around them? In Silent Shadow, the second book of the Shadow Sisters series, the line between humanity and immortality blurs in a tale of forbidden romance and supernatural intrigue.