"I…don't know much about…vampires…" Rhea said quietly. "But I do know if you care about someone, you stand by them no matter what."

Arras scoffed, "A relationship between a vampire and a mortal would just be…would always be a tragedy."

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An ancient family shattered into bitterness and grief.

Arras went on a mission to save his brother's love, only to be ensnared into an eternity of darkness. His endless search for a cure brings him into contact with the endearing Rhea Thorne.

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There is adventure and love along the way as Rhea comes to terms with the knowledge Arras is a vampire and she must decide – should she stay and help him, or leave and pretend it never happened? Arras himself has the task of dealing with the past. Can he learn the art of forgiveness, and trust his heart to love?

The Name of Eternity is created by Heather Dilts-Baiano, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

The Name of Eternity

Rhea immediately left Elisa on the steps outside and went right to Arras’ study, but it was silent and cold. Faelen rose from his spot by the fireplace to join her, trotting along pleasantly at her side, and she felt some comfort in the dog’s company. 


“I can’t seem to find Arras, Aedan or Brennus,” Rhea confided in her friends. 


“They were leaving when we were heading out to the site this morning,” Andrew said as he and Stepehn made their way to the dig site. “What happened? Did you guys have a fight?” 


Rhea sighed, her heart beating painfully in her chest. She looked away as tears threatened to fall, “Yes, I guess you could say that.”


“Do you want to talk about it?” Stephen asked helpfully.


“Uh, you might not have a choice,” Stephen nodded his head towards Andre Hoffman, who had just caught sight of Rhea and headed towards her.


“Rhea, can I have a moment?” Andre motioned towards the Manor steps. 


Chapter 20: A Beating Heart