Part of Dark, book 26
First published 2014
Zev Hunter opens his eyes in the sacred cave of warriors, pulled from darkness by the voice of Branislava, a woman who has filled his dreams for centuries. The elite warrior once hunted rogue Lycans as a solitary killer, never forming bonds with others. Now this half-mage, half-Carpathian woman tells him she performed the awakening ritual to save his life. Branislava belongs to the Dragonseeker clan and claims their souls are bound together forever. She explains that Zev's blood now flows with that of ancient warriors who came before him. The council of warriors has accepted him, and Mother Earth herself witnessed his rebirth. Zev must take a blood oath promising honor, mercy and endurance. Under Branislava's influence, he begins questioning everything he once knew about himself. His former purpose as a lone hunter no longer fits who he has become. Branislava insists his new destiny exceeds anything he can imagine, but she warns that his transformation brings dangers he must face. Zev struggles to understand what his rebirth means for the Carpathian people and why he should fear what lies ahead.
Genres: paranormal, dark-fantasy, fantasy-romance, paranormal-romance
Vibes: dark, emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Carpathian, Dragonseeker
432 pages · Hardcover · Berkley