Shut away since childhood by her cruel parents, Delphine longed for the day her mate-a powerful vampire warrior and mysterious member of The Five-would save her from an agonizingly lonely existence. But with their identities kept secret, she never imagined he'd be the Five's brutal and battle-scarred commander. Over the centuries just one thing has kept Constantine sane: dreams of the sweet female destined to be his and a life after war without pain or bloodshed. Every part of him hungers for Delphine, yet when he learns who her stepfather is-the male he's vowed to destroy-he knows he must give her up. But keeping his innocent bride at arm's length won't be easy-especially when Delphine ignores the battle lines completely and launches a ruthless campaign to win his heart...