Selena Vale has always lived in the shadows. Born with a power she barely understands, she has spent her life running—from her past, from the danger that lurks in every forest, and from the destiny she can no longer deny.All of that changes the night she meets Riven Blackthorn, the ruthless Alpha feared by every pack. Cold, dominant, and terrifyingly magnetic, Riven rules his territory with an iron fist—but when he lays eyes on Selena, everything shifts. His wolf senses what she cannot hide: she is his mate.But being claimed by an Alpha is never simple. Secrets she has guarded for years threaten to ignite war among the packs. Trust is a weapon, and every misstep could cost her more than life—it could cost the pack, the forest, and the fragile bond growing between them.As enemies rise from the shadows and forgotten prophecies awaken, Selena must decide: hide her power, or embrace it and face the consequences.Because once Riven decides she is his… there is no escape.