Virtually indestructible and impenetrable, Ahnvil takes his duty to protect his leader seriously-and failure is not an option for this proud gargoyle. He has no time for distractions, even if it comes in the form of a woman who arouses an unexpected hunger within him. Yet he can't seem to push the beautiful, spirited woman away-nor does he truly want to. And suddenly he finds himself protecting not just his Nightwalker friends, but the unforgettable human who has somehow managed to slip past his defenses to claim his heart.