Leana Holstin, the eldest child and guardian of Liam and Angel Holstin, has eagerly searched for her soulmate since turning 18. Unlike many others, her journey was slower, but when her dear friend and fellow guardian suggested a trip to Araphyra, she seized the opportunity with excitement. Little did she know, her destined partner would turn out to be a vampire. Prince Drake Cazien, Lance Cazien's son and heir to the vampire throne, was once destined to inherit the clan's rule by his grandfather, King Urien. However, upon returning from a mission ordered by his grandfather, Drake discovered that his father had betrayed their legacy by killing his grandfather and seizing power. Disgusted by the clan's regression to using humans as sources of sustenance, Drake's world was turned upside down when he found his mate within his father's castle. Surprisingly, Leana was not just any guest; she was the Custos Regni, the werewolf Guardian responsible for protecting their kind, a delicacy that vampires couldn't resist. The irony struck Drake hard, as his mate was the very being his people had once hunted. As Leana grapples with the revelation that her mate is her mother's mortal enemy and a predator of her own kind, Drake struggles with his own primal instincts to feed on her. He must prove to her that his love transcends his nature, and he desires a bond as mates, not a source of sustenance. The question remains: can these two navigate their conflicting backgrounds and forge a connection, or will Leana's rejection ignite a new conflict between supernatural factions?
