For a thousand years, Lotus has lived hidden deep within the forest, far from humans and the supernatural world alike. She is the last Kitsune. With nine white tails, pale skin, white hair, and striking pink eyes, Lotus has spent centuries protecting the only family she has left—a group of foxes that she refuses to abandon. The forest is her home, and her foxes are her world. She has no desire for humans, friendships, or the affairs of supernatural creatures. But her peaceful existence comes to an end when hunters discover her. Lotus survives the attack, but her existence is no longer a secret. Damon, the powerful leader of the Protectors, is determined to keep her alive. The Protectors have spent generations shielding vulnerable supernatural beings from hunters and those who would exploit their powers or kill them. Knowing Lotus can no longer safely remain in the forest, Damon takes her and her foxes to a secluded place he has chosen specifically for her protection. Lotus wants nothing to do with Damon upon first meeting. Yet the more time they spend together, the harder it becomes for either of them to deny the connection growing between them. For the first time in centuries, Lotus begins to wonder if she could belong somewhere beyond her forest. And Damon, who has spent his life protecting supernatural creatures without allowing himself to become romantically involved, finds himself willing to risk everything for one particular woman. But there is something Damon finds out, there is an ancient prophecy that might be about Lotus. A prophecy that claims Lotus will eventually become powerful enough to destroy the world.