In the Kingdom of Brugge where power equals status Illyana Venn a war prisoner omega survives as a lowly palace maid. Beneath her submissive exterior burns a fire of revenge against the man who destroyed her pack: Alpha King Asher Midnight. But fate never favors those who plan. When Illyana is forced into close quarters with Asher their collision sets off a twisted game of attraction, vengeance and dark secrets. Drawn to her against his will the cold and commanding Asher struggles with emotions he doesn’t want to feel. Meanwhile Illyana’s resolve wavers as she grapples with her hatred for Asher and the strange bond she’s forming with him. Their forbidden entanglement sets off whispers within the palace walls and a chain reaction of betrayal and intrigue. As Illyana’s world descends further into chaos a rival Alpha King Orion Metal enters the picture. Obsessed with Illyana’s scent and driven by his hate for Asher Orion kidnaps her setting the stage for a war of kingdoms and hearts. Six years later Illyana’s children born under the fated Citrine Moon become the key to curing a deadly plague sweeping Brugge. But secrets, enemies and jealousy threaten to destroy everything as the stakes rise in a war for power, loyalty and love. Between two Alphas, a prophecy and her own wants Illyana has to decide: be a pawn or take control. As the rivalries escalate and her children’s fate hangs in the balance Illyana learns that sometimes salvation and destruction are in the same hands.