Born into a prestigious noble house, Eleanor, the daughter of a count, grew up shunned by her own family. When her younger sister stole away her fiancé, she closed her heart to the world. At a grand ball she met Duke Clive, who proposed a marriage of convenience. What began as a calculated arrangement slowly blossomed into something deeper, guiding Eleanor toward a new chapter in her life. But Clive carried a secret he could share with no one. In truth, he was a vampire.