I, Lukas Benoit, am the vampire king of New Orleans. For thousands of years, I have ruled alone. I never wanted a queen. Until now. When Dinah Caan walks into my structured life, she turns it upside down. Someone is out to shake up my city. Someone who knows my secret. Being an Ancient – one created by Lillith – I’m nearly impossible to kill. Instead of going after me? They targeted my closest friend. My progeny. Now, not only am I enraged, but I’m also a vamp on a mission – keep my head and claim my beloved.