My blood bride, my love, is my everything. When her blood soured, I refused to accept the end of us. I would find a way. I held out for as long as I could against the Hunger's need. Now, she won't give me a choice after what happened. Until we find out the surprise. And she needs me. Threats are all around but I'll do anything to keep her safe while I win her back.

My father blackmailed Heroux Alarie into marrying me, with the promise he would tell Alarie where the woman he loved was at the end of three years. He called her name out every night after he fed and released with me. He made it clear he was only with me to find out where his beloved was. Despite this living with Heroux was better than living with my family. Then things began to change and everything went to hell…. And I had to escape, never thinking anyone would care. He did.