My slave’s betrayal should have been the end of us—it’s not. Now that Tessa’s been changed into a vampire and is ready to take Hunter as her own, I refuse to give up. She loves me. With my blood remaining within her, it’s only a matter of time before she’s faced with the truth. But where does that leave Tessa with her future slave? Hunter is only beginning to see our world and soon he’ll realize that Tessalyn isn’t who he thinks her to be. No one is. One by one, true colors will be revealed. Will Hunter accept this life and give in? Will I get Tessa back? Or will Axis grant Sayer residence to them both? WARNING!!! THERE ARE TRIGGERS WITH THIS BOOK! This book contains very graphic violence, disturbing situations, very strong language, and NON-CON Intended for mature audiences ONLY.**

This is the conclusion of the Marko Delacroix series. Please read the first four books before this one. (Prey, Blood Bound, Lure, and Rule) I finally thought things were falling into place. I have Tessa, we’ve found happiness, and our roles in our world are clear. Little do we know, everything is about to fall apart. True rulers will rise, and others will fall. War is taking its toll on our kind and no one is safe. In a place where everyone wants to rule, few are willing to sacrifice themselves to prove it. With the betrayal we’re all about to face, some of us may not have a choice. WARNING-- This book contains very graphic violence, disturbing situations, and very strong language. Intended for mature audiences. May have triggers for some, but if you've made it this far in the series you should be okay... **

There are things that exist that cannot be explained or comprehended. Creatures so terrifying that the human mind refuses to believe the possibility of existence. Romantism of evil can only get you so far—dead.The stories are there throughout history. The proof is not. At least…until now. We’re here, moving amongst the shadows. Living beneath the homes and streets you believe are safe. You are not safe. You never were. All the times you looked over your shoulder because you felt you were being watched—hunted—you were. I am Marko Delacroix and I am not redeemable. None of us are. I am a Master Vampire and the worst kind of man there is alive or dead. I will make you fear me, want me, and then then I will kill you. It is the nature of who we are. Of the game. And yes, to us, this IS a game. Man versus the undead. The undead versus ourselves. In a new world of change and acceptance, no one is safe. But they don’t know that yet.

Just when I thought I had found happiness with the woman I was meant for, she was taken from me. Murdered, by the one person I had wanted to kill from the beginning. Corruption, secrets, lies-the world as we know it is breaking into chaos. The call to rise against the government and us, vampires, has been heard, and the one person I never hoped to see again is answering. Little does anyone know, someone else is watching. What they have planned will be out of all of our control. In a place where nothing is as it seems and everyone wants to rule, who will come out on top? Who will ultimately reign?

From the moment I saw Anne, I knew she would be mine. The intensity behind her stare as she looked into my eyes stirred the one thing I’d spent years pushing away. I knew I had to have her, and fate stepped in, granting my wish. From the beginning, we were a perfect couple. Hot, insatiable. She was my other half. The masochist to my sadist. Then she left, ripping my heart out. Destroying everything we’d worked so hard to build. But she didn’t stay hidden for long. I tracked her down. Found her and decided to make her come back to me. No matter how far I had to go to convince her. Michael stole my heart from the moment we met, tempting me with his darkness. Opening my mind to things I’d only dreamed of. But even as perfect as we were, it still wasn’t enough. Doubt managed to seep through the cracks of our foundation, sinking its claws in deep. Michael had tested what I was made out of since we’d met. Now, as I came to terms with who I was, I had some testing to do of my own. He watches, and I tempt, pushing the limits on how much we can take. Although I pretend I don’t want him, and that we’re over, there are things I have to see. How far is Michael willing to go to prove what he says is true? I’ll stop of nothing to find out. WARNING: This book contains very disturbing situations, dubious consent, twisted psyches, and very strong language. If you’re not comfortable with breath or knife play, this book is NOT for you.

Lily. She was my gift. A reward for all the years of hard work I'd suffered through. Her fear excited me. Her fight...seduced me. From the beginning, I wanted to keep her. I knew there was no other woman for me. When she was taken, I vowed to get her back. There was nothing that would stop me. Nothing, but my father. The deal he had with the Governor stripped me of all entitlements over my slave. She was returned, and me, I was stuck back in the life I'd hated for so long. Until...she became a murderer. Her actions broke the deal and erased any agreement to keep me away. And I haven't been far. Even though years have gone by, I've refused to give up. Her guards are relaxing. She's all but forgotten her past. Forgotten ME. The time has come to remind her of who she really is. Of WHO she belongs to.