The underground black market was an unforgiving and perilous realm, serving as a haven for vampires seeking rare and elusive commodities that could never be found in a conventional marketplace. Only the most formidable vampires were granted entry into this treacherous territory, and now, against all reason, his own mother had chosen to bring his mate to such a dangerous place.

Carson's presence was not difficult to detect; as Blade made his way through the chaotic black market, he ...