Selene Veyra once believed in loyalty, love, and the unbreakable bond of friendship. But when her dearest friend, Lyra Caelis, betrays her in the most brutal way—stealing everything Selene held dear and leaving her to die—her world is shattered forever.On the edge of death, Selene is found by Riven D’Arques, a cold, centuries-old vampire burdened by his own curse. With a single, fateful kiss, he drags her from the grave and into a new existence of eternal night. Now reborn as a creature of blood and shadow, Selene’s heart beats not for love, but for vengeance.Yet revenge is never simple. As Selene learns to master her dark powers, she discovers that Lyra’s betrayal was not merely personal—it is tied to a web of ancient conspiracies, ruthless vampire politics, and a looming war that threatens to consume both mortals and immortals.Torn between her lingering humanity and the hunger of her new self, Selene must navigate treacherous alliances, forbidden desires, and the growing bond with the very vampire who turned her. Every step toward vengeance risks pulling her deeper into the abyss… until she must face the ultimate question:To reclaim her life, is Selene willing to kiss the dark—and let it claim her soul forever?