Princess Elira is promised to Alpha Kael as part of a treaty to avoid war. But on the eve of her forced marriage, she flees her kingdom, cuts her hair, and hides as a boy. On the run, she’s captured and sold, ironically bought by Kael, who doesn’t recognize her.Inciting IncidentKael purchases Elira (as a male servant) for reasons unknown even to himself. His wolf stirs near her, something that hasn’t happened since the curse. Meanwhile, rumors begin to stir: the runaway princess may still be alive, and the Alpha King is hunting her.