"Not strong enough to be a wolf, you are a worthless creature! A mistake to the world!!" Those words cut Serena deeper than any blade. They were the constant hum of hate around her, making her feel like she was nothing. Her own life felt like a cruel joke, but a tiny, stubborn part of her refused to let go. She clung to the faint feeling that maybe, just maybe, things could be different.Her true mate rejected her, like she was something disgusting. Every little mistake brought harsh pain, and no one ever saw any good in her. It all started after a scary story went around about her having a curse, a dark power that could break the world.During one awful punishment, a glowing figure came to the cell telling her to leave the pack. Even as she thought about running, the Beta of her pack started showing her kindness, something she wasn't used to. She couldn't trust it, not yet. But after deciding to listen to the strange voice, a soft feeling for the Beta began to grow, a tiny flower pushing through hard ground. Could she ever have a real chance at happiness?She made the choice to leave the Crimson Pack, to get away from the Alpha, Killian, who was cold and heartless. She ended up in a strange new world, where her fate would finally be decided. Would she return to the pack? And if she does will her mate accept her, even with the shadow of the curse? Or was the gentle Beta her only hope? And the curse that made everyone fear her – could it actually be something wonderful, hidden under a dark lie?

Never be vulnerable."Those were the last words Adrian Blackwood’s father left him before his death. Now, as the most powerful billionaire in San Francisco, Adrian has built his life around that rule—untouchable, invincible, and ruthless. But what he doesn’t know is that his survival has never been his own doing.Elena Martinez, a humble cleaning manager, has been secretly saving him from the shadows—again and again. And despite his coldness, despite his sharp tongue, she never stops. He doesn’t know her name. He doesn’t know her face. But every time danger closes in, she’s there, risking everything for a man who sees her as nothing.Yet, something unexpected stirs between them—a connection neither of them understands. But what happens when Adrian discovers the truth? When he realizes the woman he’s overlooked holds the key to his life? Will he embrace the only person who has ever truly protected him, or will his pride destroy them both?Because secrets don’t stay buried forever. And when Adrian finally uncovers his hidden savior, it might be too late…