Caelan was born into an ancient vampire bloodline but raised among humans in secrecy. He was taught to control his urges, to suppress instinct with intellect. For years he trained to live unnoticed among mortals, and now he’s putting that training to the test. Ravenhurst Academy is his first real taste of human society—and he’s determined not to ruin it.

He feeds rarely, discreetly, and only from blood banks or substitutes. Every day, he walks the thin line between predator and person.

He speaks eight languages fluently, absorbs knowledge at unnatural speed, and has memorized nearly every book in the campus library. His intellect impresses teachers, and his quiet mystery fascinates some students—but few dare to approach.