Part 1: Shadow and Sand

When desert raiders ambush her caravan to the city of Zourin, Fire Witch Kohan unleashes devastating magic-only to burn herself out. Near death, she's saved by a mysterious stranger with a blade, a secret, and a hunger he can barely control. To survive, she must strike a forbidden pact with a vampire-a drop of blood for a drop of power. But magic always comes with a price...