Kaedor Varkaine conquered the Lycan throne without the mate bond that grants other Alphas their power. Now ancient prophecies predict his fall from within, forcing him to purge his own ranks. When dead Alphas begin rising through forbidden magic, he must weaponize darker forces to survive. In a world demanding redemption, Kaedor chooses domination. This is not heroism. This is the cost of absolute rule.

King Caelan must marry his fated mate to save his kingdom, but when a rogue Lycan named Eryx is dragged into his court, Caelan feels something forbidden. Torn between the woman destiny chose and the man his heart craves, Caelan must decide: follow fate and lose himself, or follow love and lose his crown.