He's a demon prince. She's trained to kill him. Their love might destroy the city. Having made the perilous crossing to the demon realm, Blaze Makaresh sets about establishing his rule. To prove himself worthy of the crown he must claim the soul of his chosen bride, an act that will sure kill the woman he loves. Back in the Old City, demon hunter, Asha Lemarche is now the prisoner of her former boss. Talon will stop at nothing to prevent demon rule, no matter the sacrifice. When he learns of the unlikely bond between Blaze and Asha, he sees a means of circumventing the prophecy and the rise of demon rule. But with the Blood Moon set to rise time is of the essence for both sides.