Cadence, captured outside of a park in New Orleans, now finds herself in the land of Shar, a parallel world where demons reign. Abused by the slave trader who kidnapped her, she is rescued by the fierce vampire leader, Lars. Having heard horrible stories about him, she isn't sure she can trust him, but as a slave what other choice does she have? As the vampire tends to her wounds and shows her every courtesy, she finds herself falling in love, but can a man known for his violence be trusted with her heart?