A Fortune in Blood — Amy Sumida

A prequel to The Last Lullaby.Banning Dalca is just cutting his teeth as a blooder; moving up in the world of vampires. A favorite of his local gheara, a beautiful and cruel woman who leads the London Gura with razor-sharp claws. By chance, he sees Fortune; the human daughter of a sea merchant. His infatuation leads him to save her life and make her immortal. But immortality doesn't always mean invincibility. He may have saved Fortune's life just to lose her in a far more bloody way.If you've never read The Last Lullaby, this short story will give you a glimpse into one of its characters. If you are already addicted, you'll love this look into how Banning and Elaria first met.