Bianca Ibano wants nothing to do with her magical heritage. On the run from her dangerous and powerful family, she's determined to forge her own path. But when a group of vicious vampires threaten her peaceful existence, she must make a choice–run, or fight.

Elias comes to New Orleans expecting a simple mission. But what he finds is a more complex enemy than he thought–and emotions he hasn't experienced for centuries.

On a collision course with a group that threatens the stability of New Orleans, the Alliance, and the human world, Elias and Bianca must face what they've both been running from–or risk losing each other . . .