Galeria is ready to hit the streets of L.A. for a quick snack. She is a very happy, satisfied woman -- having just left her two hot vampire lovers sleeping soundly in her bed.But their lives weren't always so wonderful, such a long time ago in Rome. Back then Galeria was the emperor's daughter. She wasn't supposed to have a scorching secret affair with the beautiful and passionate Cassian, champion gladiator of Rome. Nor should she have taken comfort in the massive, marble-like arms of Atticus -- Cassian's best friend, her night chamber guard and a closet vampire -- when informed of Cassian's supposed demise.Too late, they discover that Cassian lives. Overcome with jealousy, he challenges Atticus to a battle to the death in the arena. Galeria is caught in the middle, tormented by her feelings for these two powerful men. But a mysterious ritual changes all their lives. Forever.