On a rainy night, vampires hunt Elias—his healing blood awakens slumbering Prince Lucius, who drags him to his castle captive. Feelings grow amid a dangerous push-and-pull. Hunter Victor, tipped by broker Kael, sets an armed death trap. Maya hacks city surveillance; uncle Arthur abandons prejudice to provide cover fire. In the clash, Lucius is gravely wounded shielding Elias. Elias feeds Lucius his blood, restoring his power. They burn Victor to ashes, sealing their Eternal Blood Pact.
