A vampire princeLucien has a dark secret, and he will give up his soul to keep it from being discovered. When the mate he has waited centuries for finally reveals herself, he is torn. He's tired of being alone, but claiming her threatens more than the unveiling of his secret. Thousands of lives are at stake.A rebel faeAs a personal guard to her king, Elaina isn't afraid of much except the vampires. They slaughtered many of her kind, and even though that was centuries ago, she's struggling to trust. One dark prince sets her on edge. Her body is drawn to him, but her mind knows he is hiding something and she is determined to find out what.The future beckonsThe day has come when Lucien must face his past and choose his future. Elaina's visions show two roads. One leads to destruction and the other to salvation. The choice the fated couple makes will determine the outcome for not only themselves, but for their entire race. The problem is, they have no idea which is the correct one.