CRACK. Daniel landed a clean punch right to Leo’s jaw. I gasped, hand flying to my mouth, but internally? Oh god, that was satisfying to watch. Ally and I latched onto each other, giggling like schoolgirls, and took this as our cue to GTFO. We bolted from the VIP section, dodging security and weaving through the crowd until we reached the DJ stage. The bass rattled my bones, the lights flashing in dizzying neon colors. Ally clutched my arm. "What the hell did you say to that guy, Daniel?" I burst into laughter, now fully slurring. "I told him that Leo was my obsessive ex. That I had a restraining order against him, and he wouldn’t leave me alone." Ally’s jaw hit the floor. "Celeste. YOU DIDN’T." I grinned wickedly. "I did. And then I told him if he protected me, he could have me all night long." Ally full-on SCREAMED, grabbing my shoulders. "You evil little genius." We howled with laughter, ignoring the chaos happening behind us. The VIP section was in full-blown war mode, but us? We were thriving. Dancing, spinning, arms in the air, riding the high of the night. We climbed onto one of the podiums, bodies moving with the music, our dresses clinging to our curves. We were reckless. We were untouchable. Until we weren’t. One second, I was basking in my freedom. The next, a pair of strong hands gripped my thighs, and before I could react—I was THROWN over someone’s shoulder. Everything tilted. My stomach lurched. I shrieked, pounding my fists against a broad, muscular back. "WHAT THE FUCK—PUT ME DOWN!" I twisted my head, and even through my blurred, drunken vision, I knew exactly who had me. Leo. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Celeste never wanted this life. She never wanted the weight of her family's name, the blood-stained legacy, or the ruthless enemies lurking in the shadows. And she sure as hell never wanted to marry Leonidas Astor—the man who once meant everything to her as a child, until he turned her world into a nightmare. Forced into a marriage neither of them wanted, Celeste and Leo are bound by an inescapable contract, tangled in a web of power, revenge, and deadly secrets. But when Celeste uncovers a chilling truth—one that shatters the foundation of their hatred—she realizes she’s been fighting the wrong enemy all along. The real monster has been hiding in plain sight. And now, both of them are running out of time. With danger closing in and betrayals lurking around every corner, Celeste must decide: Can she trust the man who ruined her life? Or will this marriage be the beginning of her downfall? Vows were made. Lies were told. And in a world where love and money are weapons, Celeste is about to find out just how deadly it can be.

Quinn Wayne moves with her family from bustling New York City to a secluded, mist-shrouded town in Alaska, where her parents have purchased a dilapidated inn. Surrounded by dense forests and towering mountains, the picturesque town promises a fresh start—but Quinn quickly realizes it holds secrets far darker than she could have ever imagined. Despite her efforts to adjust, Quinn remains an outsider in her new school. However, her chance encounter with Luca Blackthorn, a brooding and magnetic boy from a powerful local family, ignites something deep and unsettling within her. Luca’s intense gaze, unpredictable nature, and constant attempts to push her away only fuel her curiosity. But there’s more to Luca than he lets on—he harbors a dangerous secret. Luca is a werewolf destined to find his fated mate and inherit the mantle of alpha. When he discovers that Quinn, a human, is his mate, it throws his world into chaos. Torn between his duty to his pack and his desire to protect Quinn from the dangers of his world, Luca tries to sever their bond, but the pull between them is irresistible. His efforts only spark a volatile and tension-filled relationship, as Quinn refuses to be cast aside. Complicating matters is a centuries-old prophecy that foretells a time of great upheaval when a human, chosen as the "Lunar Guardian," will restore balance between humans and werewolves. The Spirit of the Moon will bestow ancient powers upon this guardian during the next Blood Moon—but only if the chosen one survives a sacred and perilous ritual. Failure means death or eternal darkness, and the loss of their bond forever.