Liora Vale never believed in fairy tales, especially ones built by billionaires. When a single job interview ends with a forced marriage contract, Liora discovers her life was collateral in a decades-old deal signed by her late father. Trapped in a legal bond to Adrian Blackwell, the cold, untouchable billionaire who owns more power than mercy, she is thrust into a world where wealth shields secrets, and love is never freely given. Adrian claims the marriage will last only one year. He promises no coercion, and no touch without consent. Just protection. But as passion ignites behind closed doors and enemies circle in public, Liora realizes the truth is far more dangerous: Adrian didn’t just claim her, he has been shaping her life for years. And the woman who almost married him is ready to expose exactly how far his obsession goes. Bound by contracts, tempted by desire, and hunted by secrets powerful men buried long ago, Liora must decide whether to escape the gilded cage or choose the man who built it for her alone. Because in Adrian Blackwell’s world, love is never innocent and freedom always has a price.

Selena of the Moonglade pack is in love with Callum from the Silvergleam pack. But he is not her fated mate. To her dismay, her match made for her under the moon is Callum's brother, the next Alpha of the Moonglade pack and possibly the coldest person Selena has ever encountered.Lucian, in question, is largely indifferent to this discovery. His father remains in a dire state of health, and being his heir, the mantle of leadership and protection of the pack is now draped on his youthful shoulders. The day for the enemy looms closer and he must be prepared. He had no other concerns asides these.But now his concerns would deviate. His heart will teeter to the most magnetic force. Selena his beautiful distraction; Selena his inevitable weakness. But what will Selena do now that her heart says yes, but her wolf says no? Torn between being mated to Lucian while a part of her is with someone else? Then there's Uncle Bane whom Lucian confides in more than his father. He is liberal and easygoing. Or so they think... There's a suspected spy amongst them conniving with the enemy pack-the Bloodfangs.What are Uncle Bane's true intentions? Despite sharing a love like running on a treadmill, with Lucian being defiant to his mate, jealousy creeps in eventually and it creates a clash in his relationship with his brother Callum. Selena will assist Lucian in piecing together the puzzles in his life bit by bit.