In a world where the veil between the mortal and immortal worlds is as thin as a whispered secret, Kaisha Blair, a fiercely independent witch, is purchased by the ruthless vampire leader of the Crimson Court, Redakai Laraque. Her purchaser's eyes gleam with dark intent as he wins her in an underground auction, the air thick with the scent of ancient power and the rustle of anticipation. Kaisha, known for her unyielding spirit and exquisite beauty, is to be more than a mere possession; she is to be the key to victory in a war that has raged between the Crimson Court and the Olympus, a species of Lycans, for millennia.

Laraque

What a dream, and God, my fucking head hurt! Wishing it would just follow through with its threat and explode, putting me out of this misery, I hurried toward the kitchen. Entering the room, I reached out a hand, feeling along the wall. After finding the light switch, I prepared myself for the blind...

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