Everyone fears the Vampires of Morrowynd—night bound and bloodthirsty creatures only spoken of in scared and hushed whispers... To save my life, my parents promise me to one as his blood wife. When I’m wed to the Vampire Lord Valaric Greyvale I brace myself, expecting only cruelty and indifference. But Lord Greyvale is far from what I expected, and I find myself drawn to him in ways I do not fully understand. He claims I’m his Fated One—his Ashaya. Despite what I feel, I'm hesitant to trust him. My husband carries a dark secret, and I am determined to find out what it is. Now I find myself What does it mean to be the Bride of a Vampire? **This is a standalone romance set in the same world as the Of Fate and Kings series. It is not necessary to have read the books in that series to enjoy this one.** **Steamy content. Not a dark romance**