Ioan Mic, the half-blood grandson of the vampyree king, is eagerly awaiting his eighteenth birthday, when he’ll finally be able to be with Daniel Small, the American vampyree he’s loved for the past four years. Although vampyrees are notoriously promiscuous, Ioan’s refused sex with all who offered -- he’s willing to wait. But when Daniel arrives at the party, he’s accompanied by a wife, leaving Ioan devastated. Shandor, a wolf shifter -- he refuses to call himself a werewolf -- loves the young duke, but years before, he was given the task of keeping Ioan safe, so he tucks his feelings away. Ioan’s twin decides the two need a push and encourages them to enroll in an online dating service. Unbeknownst to either man, he sees to it their responses make them perfect for each other. Because anyone can see they are. The problem is will Ioan and Shandor ever see that?

Wishing and Hoping

“Daniel!” Unlike with Shandor, he didn’t throw himself into Daniel’s arms. “You’re finally here.”


“Ioan. It’s good to see you again. May I present my wife, Lindsey? She’s head of the American vampyres.”


“What? When did you—” It felt as if he’d been doused in an ice bath. But then his training took over, and he bowed. “Madame Small.”


“Daniel is my consort. I’m Ms. Diamond.”


“I beg your pardon. Daniel, Ms. Diamond, I wish you—” He would notlet his voice break. He forced himself to continue smoothly. “—every happiness.”


“Thanks, Ioan. Lindsey, this is Duke Ioan, Tyrell’s cousin.”


“So you’re Ioan Mic. I’ve heard about you.”


Chapter 5