She’s half human, half vampire—an abomination in the known world. Hunted, hated, and marked for death. He’s a Guardian, the Crown of Light’s most feared executioner—sent to protect her. Vesna Nightingale has spent her life running from monsters in every form. Born of blood and betrayal, she trusts no one—especially not the dangerously beautiful Guardian assigned to keep her alive. Zacharel the Unforgiving doesn’t understand desire… until her. Each time she escapes him, the fire between them flares hotter. Each time he catches her, the line between duty and obsession blurs. He was sent to guard her. But what happens when the flame he’s sworn to control threatens to consume them both?