The only thing more dangerous than losing his powers? Falling for the one person immune to them.

Vlad Vissarion never thought he’d need protecting. As the heir to New York’s most powerful crime syndicate and an incubus with devastating powers, he’s always been the one others feared.

But when a brutal voodoo curse strips him of his abilities, Vlad is forced to put his life in the hands of Delphine Dubois, a super soldier whose immunity to his charm is the least dangerous thing about her.

But breaking the curse isn’t their only problem.

As they dive into New York’s shadowy underworld, Vlad and...

The only thing more dangerous than losing his powers? Falling for the one person immune to them.

Vlad Vissarion never thought he’d need protecting. As the heir to New York’s most powerful crime syndicate and an incubus with devastating powers, he’s always been the one others feared.

But when a brutal voodoo curse strips him of his abilities, Vlad is forced to put his life in the hands of Delphine Dubois, a super soldier whose immunity to his charm is the least dangerous thing about her.

But breaking the curse isn’t their only problem.

As they dive into New York’s shadowy underworld, Vlad and Delphine uncover a deadly conspiracy that could ignite a war among the city’s most dangerous factions. With enemies closing in, time running out, and an attraction that’s impossible to ignore, Vlad must decide: can he trust the super soldier with his life—and his heart?

Join Vlad Vissarion in this sizzling companion novella to the bestselling Witch Queen series. Follow the incubus and his super soldier bodyguard as they navigate curses, crime lords, and complicated feelings in this action-packed standalone story that proves that sometimes, the best things in life come with a deadline and a hex.