Blood Moon Brides Series by Sherilee Gray

Shut away since childhood by her cruel parents, Delphine longed for the day her mate—a powerful vampire warrior and mysterious member of The Five—would save her from an agonizingly lonely existence. But with their identities kept secret, she never imagined he'd be the Five's brutal and battle-scarred commander.Over the centuries just one thing has kept Constantine sane: dreams of the sweet female destined to be his and a life after war without pain or bloodshed... moreShut away since childhood by her cruel parents, Delphine longed for the day her mate—a powerful vampire warrior and mysterious member of The Five—would save her from an agonizingly lonely existence. But with their identities kept secret, she never imagined he'd be the Five's brutal and battle-scarred commander.Over the centuries just one thing has kept Constantine sane: dreams of the sweet female destined to be his and a life after war without pain or bloodshed. Every part of him hungers for Delphine, yet when he learns who her stepfather is—the male he's vowed to destroy—he knows he must give her up.But keeping his innocent bride at arm's length won't be easy—especially when Delphine ignores the battle lines completely and launches a ruthless campaign to win his heart...Author Note: Please check inside the book or on the authors website for CWs. less

My fate was sealed years ago. I would be mated to one of The Five.However, the heartless vampire who'll claim me broke all the rules. Instead of staying away until our blood moon ceremony, Nero watched me intently, fascinated by the pain his nearness caused me.He is incapable of love, and instead of making me his mate, Nero makes me his prisoner—only offering freedom to savor my fear and the dark sensual need he stirs when he catches me again... moreMy fate was sealed years ago. I would be mated to one of The Five.However, the heartless vampire who'll claim me broke all the rules. Instead of staying away until our blood moon ceremony, Nero watched me intently, fascinated by the pain his nearness caused me.He is incapable of love, and instead of making me his mate, Nero makes me his prisoner—only offering freedom to savor my fear and the dark sensual need he stirs when he catches me again.But as danger looms, awakening startling new emotions in him, I learn the ice around his heart is no match for the passion burning in his soul... less