Beneath His Bite. The Devil's Gentlemen, #48

Five centuries ago, vampire prince Valterus was condemned to eternal imprisonment beneath a forgotten cathedral-not because he was cruel, but because he dared to defy Hell. When historian Noah Ashcroft inherits the abandoned Blackthorn Cathedral, he expects forgotten manuscripts and ancient secrets. He never expects to break a magical prison and awaken a starving immortal who has spent centuries believing he deserves only darkness.
Valterus should be Noah's greatest threat. Instead, he becomes his protector. A broken magical seal creates an impossible Blood Covenant between them. Their pain is shared. Their wounds are connected. Their lives are now intertwined by ancient vampire magic that neither fully understands. The only way Valterus can survive is through Noah's willing trust-and every moment of intimacy forces the vampire prince to confront the one thing he fears more than hunger.
Hope. But freedom comes with a price. Lucifer's servants discover Valterus has escaped, ancient vampire hunters rise, and forgotten kingdoms buried beneath the earth begin awakening. As Noah and Valterus uncover the truth behind the prince's imprisonment, they discover a hidden war over vampire freedom-and a queen whose return could shatter Lucifer's control forever. With enemies closing in, Valterus must face the commander who stole centuries of his life, while Noah must choose whether to surrender his humanity for the man who taught him that love can exist even in darkness.
Their bond was created through blood. Their trust was forged through sacrifice. Their love may become the greatest threat Hell has ever faced. Beneath His Bite is a dark gothic paranormal romance featuring a powerful vampire prince, forbidden soul bonds, found sanctuary, emotional healing, enemies-to-lovers tension, protective devotion, supernatural battles, and a love story where trust is the greatest magic of all.