Nathaniel's been a vampire long enough to grow weary of glamoured seduction, and he's lost his poetic muse. He meets reclusive artist Alexandraher telepathy has overwhelmed her for years, and she can bear no one's touch. However, she can't hear Nathaniel's thoughts, and she's immune to his vampire glamour. During scorching nights together, they rediscover their passion for life.
When a Faerie creature stalks Alexandra, the lovers find themselves snared in a paranormal battle alongside Chicago's mage guardians. Worse, Nathan's rising bloodlust places Alexandra in danger. Will she master her abilities before going insane? What will they risk to be together?
"Nathaniel wanted her so badly he burned, but it wasn't just his teeth, his blood. He wanted her in a way he hadn't desired a woman in years. He ached to kiss her. Could he do it without biting her?
With the blood hunger riding him, could he stop himself from trying?"