<p><strong>A young woman unaware of her heritage. </strong></p><p><strong>A vampire desperate to claim her. </strong></p><p><strong>A family determined to protect her.</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Young and innocent eighteen-year-old Laura Dantonville is celebrating her high-school graduation with her first overseas trip &ndash; to Italy. Accompanied by her two best friends, she meets the mysterious &ndash; and devastatingly handsome &ndash; Philippe. He is gallant and charming, and Laura loses her heart.</p><p>Their meetings are brief and secret, and Philippe gives her a lovely silver locket. She swears to wear it always.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Knowing Laura is unaware of her true heritage and ultimate destiny, Philippe seizes the opportunity to claim her for himself. But it&rsquo;s not only her blood that ensnares him. Drawn to her like to no other woman, Philippe&rsquo;s passion turns to obsession risking the wrath of her powerful vampire family and the inescapable future they have planned for her - one that does not include him.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Does he press his advantage and reveal the terrifying truth her family&rsquo;s hiding from her? Or will he bide his time, watching and waiting, shadowing Laura until her coming of age when all secrets will be revealed?</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>This novella takes place some years before <em>BloodGifted </em>and reveals more of Laura and Philippe&#39;s history.</strong></p>