One was a petty thief with a secret desire for a respectable life.The other was a rookie cop with a disturbing secret. The mysterious power of the dark blood would bond them in a way that neither could predict.Dragon shifter Daryl Jameson has one goal—impress the police chief of his new department. The task is harder than he expected, though, because he suspects corruption. It doesn’t sit well with Daryl to ignore crime, and when a handsome vagrant is kidnapped, Daryl is determined to do what it takes to help him.Rick Lamaar has survived on the streets by picking pockets. When he unwittingly tries to pick the pocket of the city’s biggest crime boss, Rick finds himself in a dangerous situation. If Rick trusts the hot police officer who seems everywhere on his heels, he could put them both in danger. With their hearts and their very lives on the line, Rick must find a way to save them both, and in doing so, allow himself to be saved.Bonus strories included!