Aelin Brooks works two jobs to support her ailing mother and stay in college. One night she saves a mysterious man from a brutal attack, only to discover he is Lucian Reid—a ruthless CEO and the secret Alpha of a hidden werewolf pack. Amara’s courage draws his enemies onto her trail, and Lucian offers her a contract marriage to keep her safe and secure his inheritance. The terms are clear: one year together, no feelings involved. Yet nothing in Lucian’s world is simple. Thrust into a realm of corporate intrigue and supernatural politics, Amara must navigate the treacherous lines between duty and desire. As their lives entwine and long-buried secrets come to light, a powerful bond forms that neither of them can deny. Bound by a contract and a fate she never expected, Amara must decide whether to guard her heart or embrace a destiny that could change everything.