The ruling families of the world live by a different history - one built on power, secrecy, and blood. Born into their ranks, Damon Jairus inherited wealth beyond measure... as well as the thirst for violence that sustains his kin.Everything changed when he met Gellion Greene. Once a target of his menace, Gellion's light pierced Damon's darkness, saving them both, and leaving a mark on his heart he could never erase.Twelve years later, fate forces them back together. Damon has fought to secure safety and influence in a brutal world, but survival comes at a cost. As danger closes in, love may be their greatest risk of all.Can two broken souls overcome the cruelty of the world's most powerful empire, or will it destroy them before they have a second chance?