Destiny's Rogue — Linda J. Parisi

Vampire Queen Samira Anai Se-Bat will do anything to protect her family—even make a dangerous deal with a brilliant scientist. When she transforms Cordell Stuart into a vampire, she demands a promise in return: to help her find and protect his missing daughter, Kayla. But Samira wants more than just Cord’s loyalty—she needs a cure for Nirvana, a dangerous drug creating an army of rogue vampires. As Cord uncovers the deadly truth behind Nirvana, he is torn between his duty to save the vampire race and his desperate need to find his daughter. Antu, Samira's ruthless brother, is stoking a war between vampire factions, pushing the world closer to chaos. With a prophecy showing both thrones merging into one, Samira faces an impossible choice: sacrifice herself to save everyone—or let her brother’s brutal reign destroy them all. In a thrilling race against time and destiny, Samira and Cord must navigate a world of betrayal, shifting alliances, and impossible choices. As their bond deepens, they must confront the ultimate question: Will they sacrifice their love and lives to save their world? Or will they find a way to defy fate?