[This edition does not include the main character's dialogue accent] - Book 1 of the Numen Chronicles - Alucard's a reclusive, former god-hunting vampire lord. Zalith's a promiscuous warlord who comes from old money and an ancient demon bloodline. When the pair meet, Alucard's quiet life is turned upside down, and Zalith's 600 years of meaningless conquests appear to be at their end. *** Alucard always works alone; from slaying werewolves and keeping the peace between humans and vampires to carrying out jobs for his tyrant boss, Damien. But when he meets a demon in a small tavern, his entire life is turned upside down. Damien orders him to work with Zalith to move endangered vampires from one world to another, and they only have a year. But how is he supposed to keep the werewolves at bay while taking care of Zalith's vampires? In order to keep the peace, Alucard has no choice but to split his time between the mission and his deal with the humans. However, when a powerful werewolf Alpha emerges from the forest, Alucard is forced to ask for Zalith's help. While working alongside one another, their hate slowly dissipates, and Alucard and Zalith perceive an intimidating truth: they were both missing something in their very different lives, and fate might have delivered it to them. But would they have time to grasp it? ✙ MxM Romance ✙ Enemies to Friends to Lovers ✙ Slow Burn ✙ Fated Mates ✙