Gabriel has never had to chaperone a body as perfect as that of Maya. Moreover, the haunting vulnerability and strength of the latter are that it is difficult to resist. But Gabriel does not have the choice. Despite the growing sexual tension between them and the vampire who hunts down rogue, Gabriel refuses to succumb to his desire. The privacy that they share ny change anything. Sil reveals to Maya what it really is, Gabriel fears that it will react like other women and senfuie calling him a monster, fair and beast creature who does not deserve BE loved.