I am Desmond Castigan. Ancient. Powerful. A pureblood vampire who walks in the sun. I rule this land, command my kind, yet find myself inexplicably drawn to you, a human girl I rescued from a fate worse than death. You are my indulgence, my possession, a dangerous fascination. I keep you close, adorned in finery, yet forever bound. Do not mistake my kindness for weakness. I am a predator, a ruler, and you... you are the one thing I cannot control.