Princess Cerise Veridian is desperate. Facing a forced marriage to an old man and assassins on her trail, she flees her kingdom, seeking refuge in the forbidden land of the undead. But her escape takes an unexpected turn when an arrow leaves her wounded and at the mercy of Carlisle Asmodeus, the enigmatic Duke and brother to the Vampire Emperor.Amused by her tenacity, Carlisle, claims Cerise as his "pet", a dangerous game that becomes terrifyingly real when she discovers she can't leave. A single taste of her blood has bound them, and any attempt to escape will lead to a shared, explosive demise.Trapped in his shadowed world, Cerise must navigate the Duke's cruel whims and unsettling charm. But as she uncovers the layers beneath Carlisle's ruthless exterior, she finds herself irrevocably drawn to the very man who holds her captive. Can she survive this perilous bond, or will her heart betray her, falling for the monster who bound her to the night?