Dark Desires — Aja James

***2018 Reader's Favorite Winner!***Every story has more than one side, like a crystal that captures and reflects different colors of light. Do not take for granted what you think you know, for until you hold the entire jewel in your palm, the temptation is to fall prey to illusion and deception.This is a story of the Dark Ones...Ryu Takamura is the Dark Ones' Assassin. He has never missed his target...until now. Until her.Ava Monroe is a talented geneticist who holds the key to the vampire race's future...and perhaps her own as well.Their attraction is explosive from the first. She would do anything to have him. He would sacrifice all to protect her.But will their love triumph over seemingly impossible odds as they battle enemies new and old? Especially the demons from Ryu's past? And deep within his heart?