Zoe Armstrong is used to tiny little ghouls darkening her door on Halloween, but what she isn’t expecting to see is a hot, brooding vampire accompanying her last bunch of the night. She’s certain she’s never seen him before in town, and with a face like that, she would’ve remembered. But Luca Marchetti is much more than a pretty face–he’s a vampire with a penchant for defending those in need.

When tragedy befalls Zoe’s household, will her life as a mortal be in danger? Or can she find a safe haven in her new protector’s arms?

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**Author's Note: This is a steamy, 18+ novella and approximately an hour-long read.**