Rigby's role in life is to protect her people from the vampires who now rule over humans. Risking her life is just part of the job. But when she and her best friend are captured and taken in as war criminals she realizes she had to guard more than just her life. Ciro now holds Rigby's freedom in his hands. As head of the Royal Guard, it's his job to protect the Royal Family from those who wish to destroy them. When his heart chooses the leader of the human Rebellion as his mate, he finds himself doing everything in his power to protect her from the very same family to whom he swore allegiance. Once Queen Amari learns of Rigby's lineage, Ciro risks everything to get her out of the Palace walls and back to her people. But sometimes the consequences are worse than death.