Valerie never thought about the legends about vampires. That is, until she is kidnapped by a fanged psychopath and held hostage in a dungeon with six other women. Able to escape using her martial arts skills and wits, she's picked up by Argeneau's rescue team - and sexy Anders - only to discover that her captor has escaped... and is back on the hunt. When Anders discovers Valerie beaten and bruised under a bush, he does not expect to meet anyone capable of defending himself against a vampire's attack or its psychic influence. Immediately captivated by this fierce beauty, he decided to find the vampire responsible for her abuse... and make him pay.