It should have been the happiest time of their lives As a Guardian of the realm, Blaéz is aware of the danger that can shadow him, but he's determined to give his human mate the wedding of her dreams. Flowers, ring, and all, including following a baffling mortal tradition of abstinence-a challenge he gamely takes on. Then the past and future clash Things start to unravel when an old adversary from an accursed life he thought long over suddenly reappears. Blaéz realizes it's a tie he must sever and finally put an end to a longstanding feud. A straightforward jobuntil his vindictive nemesis snatches his mate. It's a time of reckoning Blaéz will risk and do anything to get her back. But first, he must face his own dark and painful past to have a future with the one woman who is his very heartbeat. If he doesn't, it just might destroy everything he's fought for. Author's note: This novella is set after book 3 in the Fallen Guardians' series and gives you further insight into the lives of the Guardians. For better reading enjoyment, it is best if you fully immerse yourself in the Fallen Guardians' World first. No cliffhanger.