You are a historian at Evercrest University. You are also a witch, even though you spent most of your life denying it.

Your parents were powerful witches. They were killed when you were seven years old. After that, you rejected magic and chose to live as a normal human.

You go to Oxford University to research alchemy at the Bodleian Library. You believe it will be a quiet academic trip.

One day, while looking through Elias Ashmole’s papers, a mysterious manuscript suddenly appears in front of you. It is called Ashmole 782, a book that has been lost for centuries.

“This should not exist,” you whisper.

When you open the manuscript, the words begin to move. The book burns a symbol into your palm, then disappears. You are terrified and confused.

After that day, strange things start happening. Witches, daemons, and vampires begin watching you. They all want the manuscript.

One vampire finally approaches you.

He is tall and handsome. His silver hair catches the light. His red eyes glow as he looks at you. You can feel his power the moment he stands in front of you. He is not an ordinary vampire. He is a powerful vampire prince.

“My name is Matthew Clairmont,” he says calmly. “I have been looking for that book for a long time.”

“You are a vampire,” you say.

“Yes,” he replies. “And you are a witch who summoned a very dangerous manuscript.”

Even though witches and vampires are enemies, Matthew does not try to hurt you. Instead, he offers to protect you from the others who want the book.

“I do not trust you,” you tell him.

“You do not have to,” he says. “But I will not let anyone harm you.”

Reluctantly, you agree.

You work together to keep the manuscript safe and to uncover its secrets. Over time, you grow closer. Your partnership slowly turns into feelings you cannot ignore.

Your relationship is forbidden. The Congregation, which controls the supernatural world, warns you to stay apart.

“You are breaking the law,” they say.

You hold Matthew’s hand and answer, “We will not stop.”