In a world where the veil between the mortal and immortal worlds is as thin as a whispered secret, Kaisha Blair, a fiercely independent witch, is purchased by the ruthless vampire leader of the Crimson Court, Redakai Laraque. Her purchaser's eyes gleam with dark intent as he wins her in an underground auction, the air thick with the scent of ancient power and the rustle of anticipation. Kaisha, known for her unyielding spirit and exquisite beauty, is to be more than a mere possession; she is to be the key to victory in a war that has raged between the Crimson Court and the Olympus, a species of Lycans, for millennia.

Laraque

The forest was eerily quiet, the only sound being the crunch of leaves beneath our feet and the occasional hoot of an owl. It was as if the very trees were holding their breath, waiting to see what would happen next.
Kaisha’s grip on my hand was tight, her nails digging into my skin. I didn’t mind ...

The forest was eerily quiet, the only sound being the crunch of leaves beneath our feet and the occasional hoot of an owl. It was as if the very trees were holding their breath, waiting to see what would happen next.

Kaisha’s grip on my hand was tight, her nails digging into my skin. I didn’t mind ...

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