Valerie Hawkins, a half-vampire daughter of the Night Exiles' leader, was betrayed and taken down by her closest ally. Given a second chance to return to Earth, she's determined to rectify past wrongs - though that's not entirely her mission, as it comes from the divine. Primarily seeking revenge, she didn't anticipate having to rebuild her life from scratch. Fate intertwines when she becomes the chosen mate of her former lover's brother. As she grapples with her desire for vengeance, she realizes it would inevitably hurt the one person who has shown kindness to her: her current partner, a member of the Silvercrest pack. Caught between loyalty to her clan and the growing affection for her rejected suitor, Valerie faces a heart-wrenching decision: should she let go of her quest for revenge or embrace the unexpected love that's blossoming?
