Torn between duty and desire, a Olivia must navigate a treacherous court and a dangerous attraction to the very man who threatens her freedom. Discovered by the vampire courts, Olivia is forcibly separated from the family she found in the magical community and thrust into a world of shadows and secrets. Bound to serve the arrogant and enigmatic Callum for a year, she faces a cruel dilemma: obey the courts and be separated from her beloved hound, or risk everything to escape to reclaim her life. Callum, a powerful vampire with a thirst for power, sees Olivia as a pawn in his own game. Yet, their forbidden connection ignites an unexpected passion, blurring the lines between duty and desire. As her enemies close in, Olivia must choose between her yearning for freedom and the intoxicating danger of surrendering to Callum, the one man she should fear most. *AI is never used in the creation of my books, covers, or editing.