Sandu Berdardi continues to exist only to protect his people. An ancient Carpathian, his entire long life has been dedicated to honor above all else. He knows his time has passed, especially since he has not been able to find his lifemate-the anchor to keep him sane in a world he no longer understands. But just as he truly starts to give up hope,a voice reaches out to him in the night and his world explodes into color. Adalasia enters Sandu's mind...