Tempted By Blood

In a world where strength was the only currency that mattered, monsters roam free and gods held court alongside with supernatural beings. An ancient prophecy foretold the coming of a great destroyer, a heartless being of unyielding and unmatched power would bring chaos, slaughtering both gods and demons alike with equal favor with a name that send shivers down the spines of even the bravest souls and a harbinger of doom. some say a god others a demon but one thing is certain...... Mujo is the darkest shadow of all.

He ruled the night-cold, immortal, untouchable. She was the only light he ever loved. And the one he destroyed. Centuries ago, Lucien Moretti, vampire mafia king and heir to the Blood Court, chose power over love. He sacrificed her in a dark ritual meant to break an ancient curse-But instead, it bound their souls for eternity. Now, she walks the world again. Mortal. Reincarnated. Unaware. Living a quiet life behind sketchbooks and solitude-until one storm slick night outside a jazz bar, a stranger speaks her name before she ever gives it. Lucien is a man carved from shadows. Dark. Mysterious. Dangerous. And he looks at her like she's the last thing keeping him alive. She doesn't remember him. But he remembers everything. Until a single touch from a stranger awakens visions she can't explain. The past roars back: A crown set in flames. A wedding soaked in blood. A love that ended in betrayal... and fire. Every touch brings back fragments of a life she never lived. Every kiss resurrects a love that once killed them both. He's vowed to protect her this time, even if it means betraying his bloodline She's vowed to destroy him-without knowing why. But fate never forgets. And neither does vengeance. Because she wasn't just anyone. She was a queen once. And someone is determined to bury her again. "The first time I saw you... you were covered in blood. My blood."

Micah you are playing with fire! She was just a farmer's daughter, living a simple life with her sister and her sick father. But everything changed overnight, her only source of living, her father's farm was forcefully seized by the king. Micah is forced to venture into the unknown, she has three days to see the king or her father's farm will be brought to ruins, but what happens when she is met with obstacles and ends up being with the one person she hates. One kingdom, five queens! Vicious concubines, royal rivals. Micah is forced to face all this when out of the blue she is told she has to get married to Ragaleon the king of Decreash. Now she has to learn how to be a queen, how to survive in a harem filled with women that would end her life just to sit beside Ragaleon, it's a bloody battle, but if royalty is not bloody, then what is?

In the shadowy heart of 2026 Boston, journalist Reyna Throne stumbles into a world that should not exist. While chasing down the elusive tale of Cassian Dray—a legendary piano virtuoso known only through whispers and ghost stories—she uncovers more than just a myth. She finds a man untouched by time, a vampire whose music is a haunting echo of centuries past. Cassian has lived in secrecy for over three hundred years, pouring his immortal longing into every note. When Reyna hears him play for the first time, she is entranced—but fate has orchestrated far more than an encounter. Unbeknownst to her, she descends from a long-forgotten line of vampire hunters, and the blood of the First Vampire—the very origin of vampirism—runs through her veins. As Reyna and Cassian are drawn into each other’s lives, their growing bond awakens ancient powers, lost histories, and deadly enemies. Across the Atlantic, a devoted vampire-hunting couple—Edwardo and Jean-Pierre Polnareff—discover Cassian’s presence and prepare to finish a centuries-old mission. But the greatest twist lies buried in the past: the First Vampire himself is not only alive—he is the one who created the hunter bloodline, intent on erasing the flawed race he spawned. In a story woven with romance, danger, and the power of music, Blood Sonata is an epic of love, legacy, and the blurred line between predator and protector.

The Kingdom of Cana was once known for being the bearers of magic. When those in power want more, they go to dark means to get it. Nobles are secretly creating a drug to heighten their magic powers, but when they start to use others' blood, it takes a turn. A bad batch called Sangra was given out to the addicted lower class. Loss of magical ability and a sun allergy were just a start of the side effects--they craved blood. Elfrea falls victim to being forced to drink the a vial of Sangra before being locked away. Centuries later Alea, a young witch, hides and steals to get by. For if witch hunters pick up on her trail it could be her end.

"Some assassins die in silence... But some leave behind an echo that never fades." In a world torn apart by war, seven mighty nations cling to power, their kings dripping in gold and blood. But beneath the surface of Veylorion, shadows stir — and a name long thought dead resurfaces: The Phantom. No one knows his face. No one has heard his voice. Only the trail of black feathers and corpses he leaves behind. But this is not his story... This is the story of the boy who follows that trail. A boy entangled in a legacy of blades, betrayal, and blood. A boy destined to uncover a secret that could collapse empires — or give birth to a war even the gods can't stop. As nations hunt the ghost of a killer, and allies turn to enemies, one truth becomes clear: > Legends don’t fade… they evolve.

The youngest all-round best actress, Gu Zhi, has traveled through time and ended up in the body of the sweet and naive real heiress she was about to play. Originally, the owner of the body could have soared to new heights after reclaiming her position as the true heiress. However, she stubbornly turned herself into a green tea character hated by the entire internet, ending up alienated from her family with no one to collect her body after her death. On the parenting variety show, her family accompanies the fake heiress on the program but refuses to acknowledge her. Biological mother: I don't have a daughter like you, Yiyi is my daughter. Biological brother: Quit the entertainment industry, make way for Yiyi, and I'll let you come home. Gu Zhi: ...Who cares. I bring my labor-efficient adoptive parents and my adoptive brothers, who are potential stocks in various industries, onto the variety show. Isn't that lovely!! In this way, Gu Zhi and her entire family, who were almost forced out of the entertainment circle by criticism, suddenly became explosively popular. Fan 1: Damn! This woman Gu Zhi has such amazing acting skills! Her singing and dancing are top-notch! She's so skilled at gaming too, is there anything she can't do!!? Fan 2: Sob sob Zhi Zhi, what kind of fairy parents are these, unbelievable. It's another day of being moved to tears by the celestial parent-child relationship. Fan 3: Ahhhh, Zhi Zhi's big brother is so handsome! Second brother, I want to marry him too! Third brother, I could admire that body for a year! I wouldn't mind waiting for the fifth brother either /shy /shy When Gu Zhi stood on the industry's most prestigious award stage to receive her well-deserved Best Actress award, her suddenly awakened biological father and brothers blocked her way, asking for forgiveness. However, they were ruthlessly thrown out by the domineering CEO big brother: Zhi Zhi is a member of the Qin family, don't try to impersonate. That evening, the semi-retired Emperor Qi officially announced the female lead of his new movie and specifically tagged Gu Zhi: Sorry, she's already a member of the Qi family. The entire internet: !!!???

She was a healer, sworn to save lives. He was a killer, sworn to protect his empire by any means. When Dr. Aira’s quiet world collides with Adrian Valente — the cold, dangerous mafia boss feared by all — she is pulled into a game of blood and secrets she never wanted to play. Bound by a debt she can’t escape, Aira must navigate the shadows of his ruthless world, even as her heart betrays her. Can love bloom between innocence and sin? Or will their hearts be forever tied by chains stronger than fate itself?

In a world, where demons and beings of pure evil roam around. Eon on such an unfortunate day gets to meet a being which has made his right eyeball his home. He now has to navigate not only creatures of mass destruction but people in power who abuse the weak and ush them towards danger for their own profits. He has taken up the mantel of the demon hunter and with the being who lives in his eyeball he has to make tough choices and grow stronger to live in this cruel world.

kill him, someone please kill that monster! monster where’s the monster? wait hope you don’t mean me. I’m offended to call someone as handsome,smart and also handsome as me and yes i said handsome twice because important things need to be stated twice, can you believe the nerve of this guy he and his vampire buddies wanted me dead and when I killed them he has the nerve to call me a monster. The elders will come for your head my clan will come for you, ooh I hope so and don’t worry I’ll send them to you soon after all can’t have you getting lonely wherever you are going, why are you doing this, nothing personal just good old fashioned genocide with a side dish of revenge. And next time you go after a guy’s family make sure they are all dead okay time to die and tell the others down there to prepare a nice place for your clan members don’t worry about the cost in hell tell them Sinclair sent you. Sinclair no but you are supposed to be de..ad.

In a world veiled by wealth, power, and blood-stained secrets, Lyra Anderson has always known that freedom is a luxury women like her can’t afford. Born into a family tangled deep within the shadows of the underworld, her fate was sealed long before she ever had the chance to rewrite it. Promised to a man she has never met_a name whispered in reverence and fear alike_Lyra’s life has always been dictated by the rules of men who wield power like a weapon. But one reckless night changes everything. Desperate to claim a fragment of her own destiny, Lyra steps into the chaos of forbidden pleasures_only to fall into the arms of a dangerously magnetic stranger. What she doesn’t know is that the stranger who stole her innocence is none other than Rafael Sinclair_the man waiting for her at the altar. Cold-blooded, enigmatic, and utterly untouchable, Rafael is more than the rumors say. Beneath the ruthless mafia empire he commands hides a secret darker than the world itself_ a secret that howls beneath his skin. He is an Alpha. Predator clothed in human skin. Bound by blood, haunted by betrayal, and shackled by a marriage neither can escape, Lyra soon realizes that loving Rafael is a dangerous game. Because in his world… love isn’t soft. It’s obsession. As truths unravel and enemies close in, she must navigate a world where justice is a lie, and survival comes at a deadly price. But there’s one rule that everyone learns the hard way_what belongs to Rafael … never escapes him.

In "Bound by Love, Haunted by Blood," a young woman's life is forever changed when she falls deeply in love with Josh, a man with a dark secret: a volatile temper that ultimately leads him to commit murder. Despite witnessing the horrific act, she finds herself still bound to him by love and an unexpected pregnancy. As she grapples with the complexities of her emotions and the impending arrival of her child, she must confront the haunting reality of Josh's actions and the legacy she'll pass on to her baby. Will she be able to reconcile her love for Josh with the truth about his past, or will the blood that haunts her define their future? This gripping tale explores the darker side of love, loyalty, and the human heart.

In a dark world, dominated by vampires; a world in chaos due to countless wars. Now all that remains is blood and vampires, the remnants of human civilization are only treated as pets and food. A noblewoman of impure blood, today as her 100th birthday she allowed herself to buy a bag of blood. He, a boy who wishes only peace for himself. Their destiny today brings them together, to support each other and to face this world where blood is the most important thing. ------- A/N: I've been thinking about the novel for a while now. So I'll clarify this so that no one is surprised, the romance is late The ending? It's good I liked the first day I have to change it, yes, but it doesn't change the outcome. The ending will be happy

Welcome to my story, My name is Clarke but people in my village call me Blood Reina. It means the savior. Long time ago my Father was one among the Five Immortal who died by the hands of the man Called Bratva. He came to my village (Out Post) and massacred people lots of them. And left a few of them to live by providing him. He has his men every corner in Out Post. Well I inherited my father’s powers and I team up with two of my friends and decided to them down one by one and lastly. We will kill Bratva. But I didn’t realize that what am dealing with is a huge problem. But in order to fight him I had to find more of his enemies, people who want him dead and join forces together.

In the blood-soaked shadow of Partition, two nations went to war—and never stopped fighting.** PART I: KASHMIR’S BLOODY DAWN (1947–1948) As the British Empire collapses, India and Pakistan are born in a frenzy of communal slaughter. Trains packed with massacred refugees crisscross Punjab, while in Lahore, **Jawaharlal Nehru** and **Muhammad Ali Jinnah** duel over Kashmir’s fate. When tribal raiders storm Srinagar, the Hindu Maharaja signs away his kingdom to India in exchange for salvation. But Pakistan strikes back—capturing Skardu Fort in a brutal siege and igniting the first war over the Himalayas. Amidst the chaos, a young Sikh farmer, **Kartar Singh**, loses his family to a Muslim mob and joins the Indian Army, vowing revenge. As the UN draws ceasefire lines, Kashmir lies divided, and the seeds of eternal hatred are sown. PART II: CLASH OF TITANS (1965) Eighteen years later, Pakistan launches *Operation Gibraltar*, infiltrating Kashmir to spark rebellion. When India retaliates, full-scale war erupts. In the skies, PAF legend **MM Alam** destroys five Indian jets in 30 seconds—an unmatched feat—while **Squadron Leader Sarfaraz Rafiqui** leads a suicidal raid on Halwara airbase. With guns jammed, Rafiqui stays airborne as a decoy so wingmen **Cecil Chaudhry** and **Younus Hussain** can escape, sacrificing himself to Indian flak. On the ground, **Major Raja Aziz Bhatti** defends Lahore’s BRB Canal for 120 hours without sleep, falling to a sniper’s bullet. As tanks burn at Chawinda and navies clash off Dwarka, both nations claim victory—but the Tashkent Agreement leaves Kashmir still bleeding. PART III: BIRTH OF BANGLADESH (1971) East Pakistan explodes in revolt. After Pakistan’s *Operation Searchlight* massacres Bengalis in Dhaka, India trains the *Mukti Bahini* guerrillas. At sea, Pakistan’s submarine *PNS Ghazi* mysteriously sinks on its own mines while hunting the INS Vikrant, and *PNS Hangor* avenges it by torpedoing the Indian frigate *INS Khukri*. In the skies, trainee pilot **Rashid Minhas** thwarts a hijack by Bengali defector Matiur Rahman, crashing his T-33 rather than let it reach India—earning Pakistan’s only air force Nishan-e-Haider. On the western front, 120 Indian soldiers hold off 3,000 Pakistanis at Longewala using jeep-mounted guns. When Dhaka falls, 93,000 Pakistani POWs surrender—humiliating a nation and birthing Bangladesh. PART IV: FROZEN CONFLICTS (1984–1999) In the icy hell of Siachen Glacier, India seizes the world’s highest battlefield by stealth. Soldiers freeze solid in their bunkers as Pakistan fuels insurgency in Kashmir. After Indira Gandhi is assassinated by her Sikh bodyguards and her son Rajiv falls to a Tamil bomb, nuclear tests in 1998 push the rivals to the brink. Then, in 1999, Pakistan infiltrates troops disguised as militants into Kargil’s peaks. **Captain Karnal Sher Khan**, the “Tiger of Tiger Hill,” decimates Indian assaults until an artillery shell tears him apart. **Lalak Jan**, a Pakistani soldier, fights alone for 24 hours with a machine gun, killing 12 Gurkhas before succumbing. When India storms Tiger Hill at point-blank range and the U.S. forces Pakistan’s retreat, soldiers are abandoned on the mountains—their bodies rotting in no-man’s-land. As General Musharraf seizes power in Islamabad, the war ends unresolved, leaving behind frozen graves and a question: *Will the next war go nuclear?*

Rose was growing increasingly nervous with their silence. She was drawn toward Adam all of a sudden. Her breathing became audible to Rose, and the musky smell of Adam caused her brain to shut off. Rose lost control and surged on Adam, cornering him, but Adam became more conscious of Rose's actions as a result of her abrupt movement. Instead of pulling himself back, He drew closer, making their lips brushed each others. This small gesture made Rose more aware of this unknown feeling which was kept hidden for so long. The restrain which was solidified over the years was giving up. If it had only been physical intimacy, she would have been content, but hearing her heart race and her breath being taken away making her completely breathless seem like more than just a passing interest. The sensation of love seeping through her emotional gaps and consuming her in its desire, driving her to crave more despite her baffled state of mind, leading her to submit to this intoxication.The unimanginable pleasure this can give her kept her going for more and more. She closed the distance between their lips, taking his breath into her. Weighing in for the last time of the consequences, she moved an inch closer.  An old tale of love, retaliation, and lost hope. It is set in the present and has figures from mythology from antiquity. It follows the journey of a young woman who thinks she is the only person who survived an awful catastrophe. After her kingdom has been chastised by the heavens for the sins of their ancestors, she sets off on a quest to exact retribution. For a century now, she has been forced to overcome the curse set upon her and discover the answers to her pressing questions. Experiencing love, she is unable to express it since doing so might endanger the lives of those closest to her. To awaken the magic from within, she must utilize her father's soul pendant and unleash her soul abilities. Her journey is plagued with peril and obstacles on its own, but things get even harder when she spots her predator. He recognizes the power she carries inside herself and wants to exploit it to his advantage. Will she experience romantic love? Will he be able to utilize it to unlock her powers? Will she exact her retribution? Rosaline Louis Ainsworth, the legendary daughter of King Louis Ainsworth. She has a sharp mind and beautiful beauty as gifts. Her caramel-colored hair cascades down her back, and her eyes are emerald. Her skin is so smooth cotton may slide on it, and her lips are pink like roses. She is committed to getting her revenge and is incredibly determined. She has made it her mission to either destroy it completely in retaliation for the same reason or recover what was taken from her and have a second chance at love. For her, it's a "do or die" scenario because living for another century would not end the cycle. She desires to treat her people fairly because even God makes mistakes from time to time. Another survivor from the kingdom of Devana is Adam Smith Black. He is attractive and captivating. He exudes danger with his black, mesmerizing eyes and demeanor. He had ascended to the top of this world after living for a hundred years. His goal is to find the key that will allow him to unleash the greatest power that has yet to be seen. A magic so potent and pure that it has the power to rule the entire universe.

Yan Zhen is straight, he believes he is straight, he swears he is straight !! you should really trust him he is straight.. He has never slept with a woman, but he has never slept with a man either that means by default and by factory setting he is a straight man right ?? That is until Lin Chen walked through the door of his company and Yan Zhen is sure Lin Chen is the Devil trying to stray him away from the light and is infact here for the sole goal of *Seducing Him*. (CRACK BL )

Two families. One street empire. And a legacy written in tire tracks and blood. For over a decade, the Reyes and Kurosawa families have ruled the city's underground racing world, locked in a bitter war after a legendary crash left one patriarch in a coma and the other with blood on his hands. Now the next generation takes the wheel— Axton Reyes, a sharp-tongued street tactician raised in the garage and the gutters. And Sora Kurosawa, a precision driver with nerves of steel and a code of honor. Their paths collide during a citywide racing circuit known as The Eclipse Run—the most brutal and unforgiving series of races ever held in the underworld. As old ghosts rear their heads and betrayal hits the throttle, Axton and Sora must decide: Will they finish the race as rivals… or destroy everything their families bled to build?

Once there was a fairy about Blood Lotus. Every petals can grant power, but the cost of the power that granted is addiction of blood. Jin Hao the son of the village gardener. Jin hao helping his father planting the seeds but he saw something red aura from garden. Thats how Jin Hao's adventure begins.

In a kingdom scorched by power and ruled by fear, four lives are bound by threads of fate, flame, and blood—though none of them know it yet. Nyx, a fireborn knight forged in silence, has spent years as the blade of a man she once called master. Trained to kill, raised to obey, she now fights for the very empire that stole her freedom. But rebellion stirs in the sand, and whispers of a ghost prince rise with the wind. When Nyx is chosen for a royal tournament, she sees an opportunity—not for glory, but for escape, for answers, and revenge. Emris, the blood-marked heir of a murdered king, leads a rebellion from the shadows. With hemokinesis pulsing in his veins and a growing army at his back, he carves his warpath in secret, wearing the mask of a phantom. But the past he doesn't remember—and the girl who burns brighter than any sun—may be the key to reclaiming a throne he never wanted. Far across the fractured land, Kai, a rare male omega hidden in a village near the border, lives quietly under the care of the woman who raised him. Spirit-touched and sensitive to forces beyond the veil, Kai has always felt… watched. Protected. Hunted. But when a rogue pack attacks and fate delivers him into the hands of the feared Alpha Ramon, Kai's life is shattered—and something ancient awakens. Ramon, ruthless warlord and Alpha of the Blackfang Pack, has spent years burying grief beneath steel and savagery. But when he captures a trembling omega with spirit-light in his eyes, something breaks open in him. A bond neither of them understands begins to form—and the harder Ramon fights it, the more fate presses in. As kingdoms burn and rebel banners rise, Nyx and Kai are pulled into a web of secrets, bloodlines, and ancient magic. What starts as survival becomes war. What begins as instinct becomes longing. And the bonds they fear may be the only thing strong enough to save them all—or tear their world apart.

With the last name on his revenge list crossed out, Oliver died. In a twist of fate, he found himself in the past, before the chain of events had even started. Given this second chance, his aim was clear: to do it all over again, but this time, better. He once again set out with his ability to control and store blood. Blood storage limit increase 2.5L to 5L 5 to 10 10 to 20 20 to 40 40 to 80 ..... 20,480 to 40,960 Hundred thousand, a Million, ten million, where exists the limit of his ability? How far can he go? How strong can he become? Who will he save? Who will he murder in cold blood? Let's see his journey. [ A/N: This is a modern fantasy novel that happens on a slightly more advanced parallel earth. There are connected other worlds, superhumans and special abilities in the novel. The main character is a villain who regresses to a time before he lost everything. The main character’s ability is blood manipulation, revival, blood storage, and infinite regeneration with blood.] --- As demons attacked the world, one of the most feared villains known to mankind escaped his prison. For the past decade, the high-security containment zone, "The Abyss," had held him captive. But recent demon attacks forced the transfer of essential prison personnel, weakening its security. Seizing this opportunity, Oliver Thorne escaped. Contrary to expectations, he displayed no anger, rage, or remorse, instead heading directly for the heart of the demon army. The blood of the fallen rose like a tsunami, merging with him as he flew across the sky. He reached the center of the demon army. Suddenly, the world turned crimson. An enormous energy wave tore through space and time, shredding the strongest demons into dust. More blood erupted, fueling further explosions. Until everything was reduced to dust. The crimson devil, the supposedly unkillable villain, finally perished. But, unknown to him, fate had other plans. After death, Oliver Thorne was sent to his teenage years. The time before he became a villain. What would he do with the unexpected second chance he received? Tags : Action, Adventure, Scheming Protagonist, Villainous Protagonist, Politics, War, Military, Otherworld, Portal, Monsters. Super power, Super heroes, Super villains.

Blood Orange is about a noble woman named Seraphina who was wrongful accused for crimes she did not commit. Unable to prove her innocence the only thing she saw was death. and it came. but… After Seraphina woke up in her younger body in a different time the only thing that come to mind wasn’t running away and living a peaceful life away from everyone. No was of pure unholy revenge. this is the story of Burning One’s Revenge.

Title: Bound by Blood, Burned by Love When bold, street-smart journalist Ariella Cruz uncovers a lead on one of the most powerful crime families in New York, she dives headfirst into a story that could make her career—or end her life. Dante Moretti, heir to the ruthless Moretti syndicate, is used to handling threats with blood and silence. But when Ariella crashes into his world, something in her makes him hesitate. And in his world, hesitation is deadly. As desire ignites and secrets spiral, their hearts and lives hang in the balance. In a world where loyalty is everything and love is a liability, can they survive each other… or are they bound to burn?

Mahiru a Elite member of INTERNATIONAL GHOUL BURN UNIT(IGBU) branch Japan faced a tragic incident. A Former Anti-Ghoul member became the head of the GHOUL Clan to destroy the IGBU. In this world there is no Justice. Justice is just a banner used by powerful people. Mahiru faced tragic incidence in past also and promise himself to take revenge. In this journey he will become a ultimate superior. This Story Causes Extremely Violence, 18+ scenes. So make sure you are Prepare for it.

Esmé Sinclair understands people. She observes. She adapts. She knows exactly how to blend in, how to make herself invisible. It’s how she keeps everything in perfect control. Then he appears. And suddenly, she sees him everywhere. She wasn’t supposed to notice him. She wasn’t supposed to care. But now she does, and Esmé doesn’t handle loss well. People leave. They always do. Unless she makes sure they don’t.

Seraphina, a lowly omega, captures the attention of the cold and ruthless Alpha Caelum, who defies his infamous rule and keeps returning to her. Their bond is undeniable, but shatters when he marries Luna Elira for power. Heartbroken and pregnant, Seraphina vanishes into exile. Sheltered by Darius, Caelum’s enigmatic cousin, she forms a new mate bond with him—one built on protection and secrets. But when Seraphina learns she’s descended from a moon-blessed bloodline and that her child is part of an ancient prophecy, her life spins into chaos. Now hunted by Elira, torn between two powerful Alphas, and trapped between fate and love, Seraphina must rise from the ashes of betrayal to protect her child. The soul bond, the prophecy, and a fading wolf spirit force her to choose not just who to love—but who she’s willing to become.

Ereshgal was born under omens—marked by the gods, worshipped by mortals, destined to rule. But even a crowned godling fears death. Desperate to escape his fate, he defies the divine and drinks from a power older than the heavens themselves—crimson, cursed, eternal. Now immortal, he walks through centuries haunted by blood, betrayal, and the price of what he’s become. This is the story of the first vampire. Of the king who chose damnation over death. And of the world that will burn because of him.

[WARNING:18+ SCENES AHEAD] Flesh, blood, and hunger—everything will burn at their hands. Alaric is a monster—an immortal cannibal, feared across the supernatural world. For centuries, his name has echoed through nightmares. Now, after thousands of years of imprisonment, he is unleashed, driven by an insatiable hunger that devours everything in its path. For centuries, he has been a myth—a legend of destruction. Until now. Eric, a newly turned vampire, stumbles into the cave where Alaric has been imprisoned for thousands of years. His blood spills onto an ancient symbol, and the world trembles as Alaric awakens. Unstoppable, ravenous, and deadly, he is unleashed on a world unprepared for his return. But amid the chaos, something strange happens—Alaric senses a familiar connection in Eric. Eric is the reincarnation of Killian, his long-lost best friend, the soul he yearned for and thought he'd never see again. Alaric, ruthless and cruel, is torn between his insatiable need for destruction and a deep, dangerous pull toward Eric. Eric doesn’t care about the monster Alaric is—he only knows one thing: He needs him. The hunger inside him mirrors Alaric's, burning through him, consuming him. The bond between them grows twisted and intense, a dark fire that neither can escape. Together, they are unstoppable, tearing through the supernatural world with an insatiable thirst for power and blood. Can Alaric conquer the darkness inside him, or will Eric’s devotion to a monster lead to their destruction? In a world ruled by powerful beings, they are the true rulers. But as their bond deepens, one question remains—who will survive when the fire is done? Some bonds are forged in blood—but they don’t just burn. They consume everything.