Crowned in Blood

The night Damian Rake was born, the rain turned red. Born within the walls of Darkheart Castle to the feared vampire king Fenrir Rake and Queen Scarlett, Damian was never meant to exist. A child carrying the blood of both vampire and werewolf, a forbidden hybrid born from prophecy and ancient sin. To the world, he is the first prince of the vampire race. To his parents, he is a dangerous secret. And to the gods he is a mistake that should never have drawn breath. For eighteen years, Damian lived surrounded by luxury, loyalty, and lies. Feared for his beauty, admired for his royal blood, and watched by executioners sworn to protect him, he believed himself destined to inherit the Crimson Throne. But on the night of his awakening, everything changes. The moon calls his blood. Silver-eyed voices whisper from the dark. Ancient chains buried beneath Darkheart begin to stir. And forgotten enemies, witches, gods, beasts, and monsters older than kingdoms, turn their gaze toward the prince they thought long buried in history. As war rises once more between races and traitors move beneath noble masks, Damian is forced into a brutal world where mercy is weakness and trust can cost entire bloodlines. To survive, he must uncover the truth behind his birth, the prophecy tied to his existence, and the ancient horror calling his name from beneath the castle. But some truths were buried for a reason. And some kings are not crowned by loyalty. They are crowned in blood.