Shadows of Blood and Regret

Loving him was always a dangerous game... I've watched him fall from grace-the vampire prince who betrayed his own blood. The royal court may whisper of his crimes against the queen, but I know the man beneath the monster they fear. Now he's exiled himself to the underworld, penniless and alone, determined to survive without the privilege he was born to. He thinks he deserves this punishment. I think he deserves a second chance. But when I step back into his life, all I receive is cold rejection. He may be my fated mate, but one mistake centuries ago shattered any trust between us. He looks at me with eyes that burn with hunger and hatred in equal measure. I've always loved him. He's always pushed me away. Now his enemies circle closer, threatening the new territory he's claimed. I could walk away and leave him to his fate-but mates protect each other, whether he wants my help or not. In this world of vampire mafia rule, his warning is clear: anyone who touches me dies. But the real danger isn't to me-it's to my heart if I dare to fight for us one last time. A standalone vampire mafia romance featuring rejected mates, deadly protection, and the second chance that could redeem them both-or destroy everything. Tropes: * Rejected Mates * Forced Proximity * Wounded Hero * Found Family * Touch Her and Die * Second Chance Romance/Grovel