Aenni

Book 1(1-12) completed 
For centuries, witches and vampires have been bound by a blood-soaked feud, each side sworn to destroy the other. But when Selene Moreau, a powerful witch from an exiled bloodline, is captured by the ruthless vampire king, Damien Valcourt, their fates become entwined in a way neither could have foreseen.

Selene is no ordinary witch—her magic is rumored to be the key to breaking an ancient curse that weakens Damien’s kind. Instead of killing her, he offers her a dangerous deal: if she helps him unravel the spell that keeps vampires bound to the darkness, he will spare her coven.

But as Selene spends time within the vampire court, she begins to realize that everything she’s been taught about their kind is a lie. Worse still, she finds herself drawn to Damien—his cold cruelty masking a tragic past, his touch igniting a forbidden fire within her.

As enemies plot against them from the shadows and the fragile peace between their worlds begins to crack, Selene and Damien must decide: betray their people for love, or destroy each other before destiny does it for them.

A kiss of midnight and Ash

Bonus Chapter: A Legacy of Fire and Blood

The torches burned low, casting flickering shadows against the ancient stone. Outside, the city slept—unaware of the storm brewing within the castle walls.

Selene stood at the center of the room, her back to the throne, her magic humming beneath her skin. Waiting.

A dark presence. A whisper of power.

He moved like a shadow, stepping into the chamber, his silver eyes locked onto hers.

"You called for me, little witch," he murmured.

Selene turned, tilting her head. Challenging.

"I don't recall calling," she said smoothly.

Damien smirked. "Then why do you look like you've been waiting for me?"

The tension crackled between them, thick with something undeniable.

Selene had spent weeks fighting him, resisting what simmered beneath the surface.

One second, she was standing across the room—the next, she was pressing Damien against the throne, her magic coiling around them both.

Selene leaned in, her breath ghosting over his throat. "You think you're in control here, vampire?"

Damien exhaled slowly, his hands trailing down her waist, a silent answer.

Selene's magic flared, a command, a warning—and a promise.

"You bow to me now," she whispered.

Damien chuckled, low and dark. "I think we both know I never bow, Selene."

She tightened her grip, a challenge in itself.

"Then let's see who breaks first."

And just like that—the night burned.

Their power clashed and tangled, flames and fangs, lips and whispered curses.

Selene burned hotter, refusing to surrender.

And neither of them wanted to win.

The castle trembled with their magic, the air thick with heat, shadows, and the taste of something forbidden.

By the time the night ended—there was nothing left of their resistance.

The halls of the castle were silent as Selene walked through them, the torches flickering in her wake.

She turned, a small smile playing on her lips as the little boy ran to her, his dark curls bouncing with every step.

"Mother!" he giggled, grabbing the edge of her cloak.

Selene knelt before him, brushing a hand over his cheek.

"You were supposed to be in bed," she murmured.

The child pouted. "I wasn't tired."

Selene sighed—then froze as his silver eyes flashed red.

Magic crackled around him—raw, untamed, and deadly.

Because she had known this day would come.

Something the world wasn't ready for.

Selene placed her hands on his shoulders, her voice calm.

"Do you feel it?" she asked softly.

The boy nodded, his small hands glowing with fire and shadow.

"Then let's make sure you know how to use it."

Because the world was about to fear the name of her son.

And she would make sure no one ever dared to challenge his throne.

BONUS CHAPTER