Oraya is a human who was adopted by the Nightborn vampire king, Arion. She has always been treated as an outsider by the vampires, but she has learned to survive in their world by becoming a skilled warrior.

Human or vampire, the rules of survival are the same: never trust, never yield, and always - always - guard your heart. The ugly truth was that perhaps a part of me was disgusted by them, the same way I was disgusted by all my own human flaws. And yet another part of me—maybe the part that remembered I had once lived in a house just like this one—longed to venture closer. Our FMC, Oraya is human and raised by the vampire king, Vincent. Entering the tournament called Kejari, held by the goddess of death; Oraya wants to be something more. All she has to do is defeat the vampire warriors of the three houses; where she meets Raihn, our MMC and of course a vampire. Everything about him alludes power, charm, and enemy to the king. As their paths collide and an alliance is formed complications arise. Everything about Raihn is dangerous. He is a ruthless vampire, an efficient killer, an enemy to her father's crown... and her greatest competition. Yet, what terrifies Oraya most of all is that she finds herself oddly drawn to him.Oraya of the Nightborn,” he murmured. “I give you my body. I give you my blood. I give you my soul. I give you my heart. From this night until the end of nights. From daybreak until our days are broken. Your soul is my soul. Your heart is my heart. Your pain is my pain. I bind myself to you.” I had been raised in this world, but Ilana had joined it of her own volition ten years ago. As a young teenager, I had been fascinated by her. I had met few other humans. I didn’t realize then that Ilana was, even among humans, somewhat… unique. Human or vampire, the rules of survival are the same: never trust, never yield, and always – always – guard your heart. The adopted human daughter of the Nightborn vampire king, Oraya carved her place in a world designed to kill her. Her only chance to become something more than prey is entering the Kejari: a legendary tournament held by the goddess of death herself. But winning won’t be easy amongst the most vicious warriors from all three vampire houses. To survive, Oraya is forced to make an alliance with a mysterious rival. Everything about Raihn is dangerous. He is a ruthless vampire, an efficient killer, an enemy to her father’s crown… and her greatest competition. Yet, what terrifies Oraya most of all is that she finds herself oddly drawn to him. But there’s no room for compassion in the Kejari. War for the House of Night brews, shattering everything that Oraya thought she knew about her home. And Raihn may understand her more than anyone – but their blossoming attraction could be her downfall, in a kingdom where nothing is more deadly than love. The Serpent and the Wings of Night is the first book in a new series of heart-wrenching romance, dark magic, and bloodthirsty intrigue, perfect for fans of From Blood and Ash and A Court of Thorns and Roses. The Serpent and the Wings of Night (Crowns of Nyaxia, #1) by Carissa Broadbent – eBook Details

There are three vampire Houses: the House of Night, the House of Shadow, and the House of Blood (nobody really likes the House of Blood though).

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The Serpent and the Wings of Night is a must-read for fans of fantasy romance, vampire novels, and stories with strong female leads. It is a dark and thrilling tale about love, loss, and the power of hope. I give you my body. I give you my blood. I give you my soul. I give you my heart. From this night until the end of nights. From daybreak until our days are broken. Your soul is my soul. Your heart is my heart. Your pain is my pain. I bind myself to you." i love you all. you're doing the lord's work and i am proud to find myself agreeing with you in many a situation. The Serpent and the Wings of Night is a well-written and exciting novel with a strong female lead. Oraya is a complex and relatable character, and her journey is both inspiring and heartbreaking. The novel also features a cast of well-developed supporting characters, including Raihn, Arion, and Oraya’s friend and mentor, Anya.