MASTERS OF BLOOD
"She is worth starting a war for."
Princess Levana Rhazien, the only heir to one of the most powerful rulers in Eziron, had never questioned her fate. Locked away in her father's royal palace, she had been tending to her gardens and her abundance of pets, patiently awaiting for the day when she was to become a Queen.
When her father arranges a marriage to the only other human king left in Eziron, Levana has no choice but to agree–it is her duty as the princess and the future Queen. But her perfectly planned future is suddenly threatened when the powerful and dangerous vampire ruler from the north kidnaps her during her engagement party.
When Levana finds herself alone in the wintry north, surrounded by bloodthirsty vampires, at the mercy of a mysterious vampire king, Orion Lothaire, who is determined to make her his bride no matter the consequences, she has to find a way to survive.
Masters of Blood is a fantastical and romantic Hades and Persephone retelling, perfect for fans of A Court of Thorns and Roses and The Serpent and Wings of Night. With seductive yet dangerous vampires, political court intrigue, and a dark high-fantasy setting it will keep you on the edge of your seat.
PRAISE
A romantic twist on a vampire x human couple with enemies-to-lovers vibes and an intriguing fantasy world.
— Reedsy
EXCERPT
“I want to offer King Sin a deal,” I said after a moment of silence. “I can give him much more than King Nikolas.”
Saxon and Lucien were stunned to silence.
Lucien recovered first. “King Sin will not accept your proposal, no matter how much wealth you will offer him. You are a vampire. He is not keen on vampires.”
“Why do you even want that?” Saxon asked, adjusting his belt that had three daggers hanging from it. “She is a beautiful woman. But there are many other beautiful women you can get with a flick of your wrist.”
“I did not ask for your opinions, did I?” My voice was rough.
I glared at my friends, my brothers, and my closest advisors, who were stunned once more. They exchanged a silent glance.
“Okay,” Lucien said with a nod. “If that is what you want, go ahead. Give it a try.”
A bell rang, indicating the end of the break. Slowly, we followed the people back into the palace.
My heart skipped a beat when I caught Levana standing at the end of the corridor on the left to the foyer. She was looking through a window.
Without saying a word, I split away from the group and stalked her way.
The corridor was dimly lit, shrouding us in the shadows. I rubbed my fingers together, pulling the shadows even closer, hoping for a moment for the two of us to last as long as possible.
She did not turn to acknowledge me, even when I stood right next to her, looking down. The princess barely reached my shoulder.
“Hello, sunshine.”
Finally, she turned her head. Her face was lit with the soft moonlight streaming in through the window.
Two long heartbeats later, she said, “No, thank you.”
And then she walked away.