Desperate to afford life-saving medical care for her young brother, Nora enters into a strict, binding contract to become a surrogate for the powerful and enigmatic Alpha Prime, Dominic Blackwood. Tormented by a tragic past that left him physically scarred and emotionally detached, Dominic lives behind an obsidian mask, determined to secure his pack’s bloodline without ever opening his heart again. However, the ancient crimson binding ritual sparks an irresistible, electric pull between the human surrogate and the fiercely protective Lycan king. When dark forces, pack rivalries, and lethal betrayals threaten Nora and their unborn child, Dominic is forced to choose between the cold laws of his pack and the woman who has healed his broken soul. As hidden truths surface, what began as a business transaction devolves into a dangerous battle for survival, love, and the crown.retract