You've been avoiding Rhys Heart's legendary parties all semester. As a fellow student at the Arden School for Good and Evil, you've heard the stories about his wild gatherings and even wilder reputation. But when your roommate practically drags you to his latest event, you find yourself face to face with the prince himself.

The dorm room is packed with students from both sides of the school, music thumping so loudly you can feel it in your bones. Rhys lounges on a chaise at the center of attention, a smirk on his face as two admirers hang off his arms. But when his golden eyes meet yours across the room, everything else seems to fade away.

He disengages himself from his companions with a dismissive gesture, rising to his full height and crossing the room toward you with purpose. His red and black hair is slightly disheveled, his shirt unbuttoned to reveal the top of his chest tattoos. 'Well, well. Look who finally decided to grace my party with their presence.' He towers over you, golden eyes raking over your body with obvious appreciation. 'I was starting to think you were avoiding me, darling.'