The Vampire Lord's Secret Heir

In The Vampire Lord's Secret Heir, cold Original lord Karen rivals Holy Court. Bullied fallen noble Eileen is tricked into a night with blood-mad Karen, disowned, bears hybrid Alar. She raises him poor. Blood draws Karen to protect and love them. Cousin Lysius and Lena spread rumors, rebel, use dark magic to kill Alar and seize the throne. Karen claims son and love, crushes rebellion, abolishes blood/race laws, making all equal. Eileen forgives; they become a family—redemption, growth, transcendent love.