When a brilliant academic becomes the last hope against centuries of supernatural tyranny, love might be the only weapon powerful enough to break an ancient curse.

Dr. Seraphina Cross thought her biggest challenge was defending her dissertation—until she inherited a crumbling estate and discovered she's the final piece in a supernatural conspiracy spanning four centuries. Bound by the sinister Crimson Pact, she must choose between transformation into a vampire's eternal servant or watching an entire town burn.

Perfect for readers who devoured From Blood and Ash, House of Earth and Blood, and A Touch of Darkness

Enter a world where:

Forbidden attraction ignites between a determined scholar and her centuries-old protector

Ancient magic collides with modern academia in the most dangerous way possible

Every choice could mean salvation or damnation for thousands of innocent lives

Love becomes the ultimate rebellion against supernatural oppression

Lucian Ashworth has guarded the Cross family for four hundred years, watching generation after generation fall to the Pact's cruel demands. But Seraphina is different—brilliant, defiant, and powerful enough to shatter the chains that have bound them all. As their forbidden bond deepens, they uncover a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of vampire society.

With time running out and enemies closing in, Seraphina must master abilities she never knew she possessed. But the price of freedom might be higher than either of them imagined, and some sacrifices can never be undone.

If you crave dark academia meets vampire romance with high stakes, morally complex characters, and a love story that could reshape the supernatural world forever—this book is your next obsession.

One-click now and discover why readers are calling this “the vampire romance that changes everything.”

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