Imogene Taggert is dead. Murdered. But her death is only the beginning. After being carried through strange worlds to claim her birthright, a demonic heritage that will define her entire future, she must learn to abandon who she was. Her newfound purpose? To become a Reaper, a demon charged with keeping the peace for a magical underworld rife to explode into warfare on a moment's notice. Abel's had millenia to work as an incubus, and needs a change. When he's tasked with mentoring Imogene to prepare her for her new role, he can't help but get attached to the fragile young demon taking her first steps into a world that would see them dead before seeing them free agents. But dalliances are forbidden, and Imogene's far beyond his ability to protect her. As tensions escalate, Gene and Abel must rely on each other more than ever, despite the sweet danger that lurks in every stolen touch or tender glance. There's no place for friendship or love here, and that means there's no place for them. But that doesn't mean they won't try to make one, anyways.