A man-loving twist on a classic tale. The younger son of a powerful lord, Albion leads a comfortable but sheltered life in the castle with his father and half-brother, Rosarius. Everything changes for him one night when he is summoned to the palace of King Jasper, along with all the other eligible young men in the realm. Much to his brother's resentment, Albion is chosen to help break the curse that has befallen their ruler. Forced to live as a creature who shuns the daylight and feasts on human blood, King Jasper has nearly given up hope of finding the true love who can restore his life and his humanity. Just as he starts to believe that Albion may be the one to heal him, a mysterious assassin tries to put a stop to their growing passion. With the forces of both envious men and dark magic working against them, Jasper and Albion must find a way to outwit death and forge a life together.