A demon in love... Stryke harbors a love so secret, not even the powerful vampire he's bonded to knows about him. But when a sadistic demoness targets Stryke for breeding, his carefully laid plans dissolve under brutal torture. Languishing in prison, desperate to rescue his female before his captor can have her killed, he uses the last of his energy to escape the underworld and save her. Yet by the time he gets topside, the cunning vampire has rescued herself and would rather shove a blade in Stryke's heart than claim it. A vampire's duty... Uptight vampire Zoey Chevalier lost her mate years ago, and only her duty to her species and her teammates has kept her going. But lately, late at night, alone and hiding from her team, she's been fantasizing about a male she's never met. So when she fights her way free of some would-be kidnappers right into the arms of her dream male, she can only conclude she's finally lost her mind. A demon, a liar, and her mortal enemy, Stryke dredges up hopes and dreams that died with her mate. She'll lose her livelihood if she succumbs to her attraction. But if he can't convince her to accept their bond, he'll once again be at the mercy of the underworld.