When Seth Volkov, pack Alpha, leads pack members into forbidden territory while fleeing a Lycan enemy, he expects danger. What he doesn't expect is for the legend to be real.
The ancient vampire is far more than myth-and far more interested in Seth than he should be. Drawn to Seth's blood, the vampire makes a chilling bargain: his pack mates' safety for Seth himself.
Seth agrees.
What begins as a desperate deal becomes something far more complicated with every feeding.
Meanwhile, the rivalry between the Volkovs and the Shikari worsen. Roles in the pack start to get questioned, causing Seth to feel even more unbalanced than ever before.
Torn between duty and heart, Seth must decide what he's willing to sacrifice first: his pack role, or his place with the vampire who refuses to let him go.