BETRAYAL MADE HIM A MONSTER. DUTY MADE HIM DEADLY.Once, he served Rome. Now, he serves the dark.Peo Satimus was a Praetorian Guard to the cruel Emperor Aurelian.Now, he is something far less human, and far more dangerous.A vampire officer in the Tempus Militibus, he hunts the monsters who slip through the cracks of the Fourth Dimension.But in the city's red-light district, something ancient stirs.Someone is murdering sex workers with ritualistic precision: preserving their bodies like sacred relics.This isn't random. This isn't madness.This is ritual.As Peo investigates, ghosts of the empire haunt him: The Betrayals, bloodshed, and Rome that devoured his soul and called it glory.Then he sees her.A woman like a flame in the dark.Beautiful. Human.Forbidden.The Tempus Militibus has many rules.Love isn't one of them.But love for the damned?That is a curse wrapped in satin.Tempus Mori... Time to Die.Book Five in the hauntingly addictive Tempus Militibus series. A D McCabe is an Irish fantasy writer specializing in dark, atmospheric storytelling infused with ancient history, gothic themes, and Viking undertones. She is the author of the Tempus Militibus series, a gripping blend of supernatural intrigue, deadly secrets, and the weight of history on immortal souls.A lifelong adventurer and observer, Anna finds inspiration in shadowed alleyways, old bookshops, and the forgotten whispers of the past. Her writing reflects a deep fascination with lost civilizations, the tension between duty and desire, and characters who walk the fine line between darkness and redemption.When she's not crafting intricate narratives, Anna enjoys gothic rock, a glass of Pinot Grigio, and exploring the world-always with a notebook in hand, ready to capture the next tale waiting in the shadows.
