On the night she was supposed to become queen, Ariana is publicly rejected by her fated mate—the ruthless Lycan King, Kael Draven.Humiliated before the entire kingdom and cast into the deadly wilderness, Ariana is left broken, unwanted, and hunted by enemies who want her dead. But the deeper she falls into darkness, the more dangerous secrets begin to awaken inside her.Secrets powerful enough to destroy the throne itself.When another mysterious Lycan claims she belongs to him, Kael realizes too late that rejecting Ariana may have been the greatest mistake of his life.Now obsession, jealousy, and desire consume the king who cast her aside.But Ariana is no longer the weak bride he abandoned.And this time…The rejected girl may become the most feared queen the kingdom has ever seen.Tropes Included:Rejected matePossessive Lycan KingSteamy dark romanceLove triangleEnemies to loversRevenge & betrayalStrong female leadForbidden desireRoyal fantasy dramaEmotional trauma & obsession