Dimitri was never turned strigoi in the battle in SK. He and Rose now have to work together to keep their relationship under wraps until she graduates. But that's proven difficult with all the drama and dangerous events happening at the academy. Can Rose and Dimitri get their happy ending?

DPOV: In this alternate universe, Ivan Zeklos never died and Dimitri Belikov is his prestigious Guardian. While being on a field trip, they return the two runaways, Rose Hathaway and Vasilisa Dragomir, to St. Vladimir's. What happens a year later, when Dimitri runs into Rose again after her graduation? Will attraction make its fatal blow?