Shame of the Vampire King

Malic
He couldn't save them. Strongest of the kings and still he couldn't keep his brothers safe. Of the twelve only five of them survive. Yet, now he is supposed to accept another, much more frail person onto their lives. How could Knox possibly think this is a good idea? Everything about this woman draws him to her. He's supposed to keep her safe but the greatest danger to her might be him.
Valdís
He looks at her like he is starved, and she wants to give him everything, even if that means her death. Knox told her this Malic would keep her safe yet he pushes her away while hounding her like she is the enemy. Valdís isn't sure where the most danger lies, with the ones that seek her death or in Malic's arms.
Will he hold tight to his shame or release it and keep safe the one woman that can save him?