After escaping the clutches of the evil Vampiress Maura, three friends struggle with the past in finding a new way of life and love…Xander's ClaimXander's nightmare past has left him with some serious control issues. Without the burning hatred that kept him going when he was under Maura's thumb, Xander had nothing else to live for. Maura destroyed everything he had once been. Jaded and closed off to the world around him, Xander is completely unprepared for the arrival of Cat.Claude's ConquestClaude is nobody's hero, yet he finds himself saving another damsel in distress. He should have learned his lesson the first time. The charming and intelligent Gretchen threatens everything Claude has come to accept about himself.Shane's RedemptionShane needs help. His addiction is getting out of control. His friends are on the verge of putting him to ground. Then there is Molly, the love of his life. He's spent years wallowing in guilt over her death only to find out she was brought back by Maura of all people. Shane is forced to make a choice. Will Shane continue to let his past destroy his future or find a new approach to winning Molly's heart?+BONUS SHORT Origins: Maura's Revenge