Vampire Ambrose has spent most of his existence keeping an eye on the ancient object of his species' knowledge. But when a gorgeous intruder named Renata manages to fool his security system, Ambrose steps in to handle the matter personally. After Renata is captured invading the Eternal Alliance's secret complex, she is determined to once and for all find out the truth about what's going on in this place. Clues to her father's disappearance in the form of mysterious entries in his diary have led Renata to the complex, and she won't leave until she gets some answers. But as Renata gets closer to the truth of what's going on here, Ambrose realizes that it poses a problem on several levels. She is not only an uninvited guest, but also his betrothed. Claiming a couple would mean showing her everything, revealing the truth. And hope that after everything has been shown and said, this amazing woman will still want him.