Deadly secrets. A dangerous passion...Axis, Lord of Blackcoat Castle, has many secrets. When circumstances compel him to rescue bold, beautiful Layna and take her to his home, his secrets are put at risk of discovery. The greatest danger, however, lies in the powerful attraction growing between them. Giving in could prove deadly.Despite the dark, sexy appeal of her mysterious rescuer, Layna senses that he's hiding something. He's intense and difficult to read, and his desolate castle puts her on edge - not to mention the eerie wood just beyond.But these mysteries pull at Layna in a way she doesn't understand, and the erotic draw is too powerful to resist. Even as she begins to suspect that Axis isn't quite human...Author's note: previously published under the pen name Kyla D. Knight. Contains adult content and dark themes.