Seeking the truth of his tortured heritage at court, Jankyn McNachton finds something he never expected—true desire. Efrica Callan is beautiful, innocent, and possessed of a courageous heart. She spurns the men who court her dowry, but all Jankyn can offer this lovely creature of light is life in the darkness—and in his arms . . .

Note: This novella is also included in the Highland Vampire anthology by Hannah Howell, Adrienne Basso, and Deborah Raleigh.

Contains mature themes.

Seeking the truth of his tortured heritage at court, Jankyn McNachton finds something he never expected—true desire. Efrica Callan is beautiful, innocent, and possessed of a courageous heart. She spurns the men who court her dowry, but all Jankyn can offer this lovely creature of light is life in the darkness—and in his arms . . .

Note: This novella is also included in the Highland Vampire anthology by Hannah Howell, Adrienne Basso, and Deborah Raleigh.

Contains mature themes.