Once upon a time, Elara Lowell made a deal that came with a terrible price. With nowhere to turn, she accepted her fate and paid her dues. For a long time, she had no problems living with the unbreakable curse, until she met Deimos Hemming. Deimos Hemming is expected to be the next Alpha when his father passes away, but there are those in the pack who feel he is unworthy to lead. Fearing that they will challenge him when he isn’t ready, his mother sends him on a mission to earn the blessing of the moon goddess. When Deimos is unexpectedly hunted down by other werewolves, he crosses paths with the famed Beast of Briar Woods. To his surprise, he finds that the notorious Hellhound is none other than Elara. At first, the young woman is reluctant to help out the lone wolf; however, when Deimos reveals that his death could ruin the delicate balance that his father has achieved, Elara has no choice but to help in order to keep her own home safe from other werewolf packs. Danger lurks in every corner, and the journey ahead is a rough one. But the biggest danger is Elara’s growing feelings for the displaced prince of the pack. Because with every hour she spends getting closer to Deimos, her curse looms heavier over their heads. Can they make it to the shrine of the Moon Goddess in time? Or will the cursed Beast of the Briar Woods end their journey before Deimos becomes the new Alpha?