Octavian Korvich is at his wits end. Even as one of the most powerful vampires alive his human donor dared betray him. What he needs is a filler—someone just to curve his vampire lust until he finds a suitable donor. Years of waiting to be selected on the donor system leaves Nyla Jordan dejected. Humans don’t want her; vampires don’t either. She’s ready to give up when a dark-haired, chiseled-jawed vampire shows up at her door. Upon first bite, Octavian knows Nyla is the one he’d longed for. The system does work, but being with her puts Nyla’s life in grave danger. Protecting her is the only battle that matters, and he’ll go against anyone who stands in his way—even his own father. Passion’s fly when Octavian takes Nyla for his short term needs. Though it was supposed to be temporary, he starts to realize he can’t roam the earth forever without her. This is a second edition for print and film purposes.