As Prime of his vampire Family, Mathias Bridger is sworn to
protect his own kind at any cost -- but years of acting as a
fierce guardian of his people have left him yearning for
more out of life. His chance comes in the form of Phillipa
Elliot, the beautiful police officer whose allure hasn't
dimmed in the two years since they had a brief, torrid
affair. And though she's involved with someone else now,
Phillipa can't deny the feeling that Matt is her destiny.
When the Family comes under attack from fanatical vampire
hunters, Matt uncovers treachery that shatters his world. So
how can he possibly invite Phillipa into it? Fighting to
protect his kin, he tries to push Phillipa away to the
safety of her mortal life -- but he aches for her, and his
will is no match for the flames of their all-consuming
passion...