Protecting his sleeping charges from the machinations of Nightmares, Dream Guardian Aidan Cross sends deeply erotic dreams to the women he oversees and embarks on a dangerous passionate affair when one of them recognizes him. Original. 50,000 first printing. There are sensuous pleasures that can only be tasted in the night... He comes to her in the twilight between sleep and consciousness to fulfill her secret desires. Lyssa Bates has never experienced such ecstasy, brought to her by a man whose deep, soul-penetrating blue eyes hold the promise of tempting intimacies and decadent pleasures.