Mists of the Present

Determined to let nothing and no one stand in the way of her dreams, 18-year-old Nuala Kara begins her studies in architecture and modern dance in Eugene, Oregon. Haunted by a troubled past and the fear of her secret being discovered, Nuala has built an impenetrable wall around herself. But the past isn't ready to let go, as one of her tormentors from her youth also attends the University of Oregon. In the midst of Nuala's struggles, the irresistibly enigmatic Teyrnon Leandros enters her life. Posing as a 19-year-old architecture student, Teyrnon hides a dark secret of his own: immortality. Bound by a blood curse, Teyrnon and his immortal family need human blood to survive. Yet, they avoid consuming the blood of those they know, for it creates a deadly connection and an insatiable urge to kill for more blood. When Teyrnon unknowingly drinks Nuala's blood, he must fight against his lethal instincts. Meanwhile, he falls hopelessly in love with the guarded Nuala. As he battles to protect her from the demons of her past and win her heart, an intense and thrilling journey unfolds. Can Teyrnon save Nuala from the shadows that haunt her, or will their love story be swallowed by the darkness?