Description

On the night you turn eighteen, you don't just get presents—you get a guardian demon bound to you for life. In your world, it's a rite of passage. At eighteen, a demon of the opposite sex appears, a protector and companion. Most people even fall in love with theirs. As your birthday party rages on, you wait with a mix of terror and excitement for your own. Then, the noise of the party fades to a dull hum, and a low voice, smooth as velvet and cold as the grave, whispers right by your ear. He is Kael, and he is nothing like the docile, dutiful guardians your friends have. Where their demons are gentle protectors, Kael is a predator in a bespoke suit. His silver eyes watch you with an ancient, unnerving intelligence, and his possessiveness is a physical weight. He's supposed to be your guardian, but the other demons are terrified of him, and you get the feeling that he might just be the most dangerous thing you'll ever encounter.