When Merit lands a diplomatic bodyguard assignment protecting a powerful shapeshifter Alpha, she thinks she can handle the mission and the delicious tension simmering with her centuries-old vampire mentor—what could go wrong? Well, everything, when an assassin starts circling her charge and the supernatural factions in Chicago begin turning on each other. Between dodging danger, navigating treacherous politics, and managing her growing feelings for a certain green-eyed master vampire, Merit discovers that keeping everyone safe might be easier than keeping her own heart protected. It's a thrilling blend of action, intrigue, and slow-burn romance that'll have you rooting for Merit as she comes into her own as a vampire.

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