Born under a crimson moon—a rare lunar eclipse that branded her cursed in the sight of her pack—Aria Valen Rejected by Kade Thorne, the man who was meant to be her mate, she ran into the wilderness, shattered and embarrassed. Yet destiny has a way of spinning its narrative. Five years later, Aria has come back not as the delicate girl she once was but as a strong Moon Priestess on a quest to either heal the Alpha who once shattered her or see him die. Once a haughty and callous leader, Kade is now dying, his power diminishing with each passing day. The tie he cut is gradually killing him; the only one who can rescue him is the woman he turned down. Arian's heart is protected, and her strength has surpassed Kade's wildest expectations. Working together to reveal the cause of Kade's illness, the past they have both attempted to bury reappears, and a deadly foe emerges from the shadows. Exiled for black magic, former High Priestess Lady Selene has her agenda regarding Aria's strength. A bond between Aria and Kade could either save them or cause their demise. Can love mend what has been broken in a world where destiny can cause heartache? Will the curse of a spurned partner, nevertheless, kill them both?