His name is Christian Slate and his kisses usually pierce a woman's skin, drains his prey dry... For centuries, he has hungered and fed and nothing more. But when Christian's fangs break the skin of the human Laylah Adair, it is his heart that is pierced in return. For the first time in centuries, Christian feels the beat of his heart. Laylah is no ordinary human, her purity is unrivaled and that is exactly what makes her taste so good and also what makes Christian want more from her than just a meal.