In an exclusive novella from the world of the Black Dagger Brotherhood, J.R. Ward tells the story of a hot couple... destined for undeniable passion. The last place Evie expects to be approached by an incredibly handsome man is in a crowded, smoky cigar bar, rarely visited by vampires... and yet, so it is. Silas is charming, gallant and, above all, mysterious. There is nothing unusual about Evie. A nurse at a healer's clinic and the daughter of a biker, Evie is used to speaking her mind without fear. Since aristocrats rarely take women of her class, Evie wants to know what kind of game Silas is playing. Despite her outward reserve and inaccessibility, Evie still surrenders to the power of the uncontrollable desire she feels for Silas. And when their relationship heats up, Silas admits that this can no longer continue, he must return to the Old World. Their bond only strengthens as they spend most of their precious time together. But when Evie discovers the truth, she must find the power of forgiveness...when all is lost.