Summary: Local vampire leader Raven Montgomery is on the verge of an incredible achievement among female vampires: she can gain all her power without the help of a spouse. Under pressure from her creator and the threat of death, she is forced to accept the advances of Astor, the French suitor chosen for her. As a blood demon, Jereth is a mercenary. As her bodyguard, he is required to follow her throughout the "lovers" journey and hide his true feelings for the woman he has always protected. Will Raven be able to accept her fate as someone's trophy wife? Or will Jeret's jealousy be too much for both of them?