“Even the stench of death is cleaner than the stink of this bond,” he snarled. “I’d rather bite off my own tongue than speak the word ‘mate’ with you in mind.” His eyes scorched through me, full of revulsion so sharp it stripped the air from my lungs. I swallowed hard, the shame clinging to my throat like thorns. “Tonight. I, Troy Ryker, Alpha of the Wolfspire Pack, reject you.” •°• Kiana thought she'd found her hero, the one destined to stand by her side forever, until Troy shattered that illusion with a single sentence. Left to pick up the pieces of her soul, she swore never to bow to him again. But now, years later, Alpha Troy is back. And he wants something from her. Why does his touch still set her blood on fire? Why does his gaze linger like he regrets letting her go? And why, despite everything, does her heart still betray her? He needs her for a mission that could save his pack. She knows getting involved is dangerous. Because if she gives in—if she lets him back in even for a second, he’ll ruin her all over again. Worse, if he ever uncovers the secret she’s been keeping, it won’t just destroy him, it will destroy them both. But what happens when his hands on her body feel like home? When his mouth whispers filthy promises she aches to believe? And when the fire between them burns hotter than the rage she’s clung to for so long? As enemies close in and the past threatens to consume them, one question remains: Will she risk everything for the Alpha who once broke her or walk away before he can do it again? °•° This is a dark, adult story crafted for readers 18 and over. Expect graphic violence, mature themes, and explicit content. Please proceed with care.

“I, Seth Ashford, renounce you, Liora Bloodrose, as my mate. May the goddess show you mercy.” The words hit me like a physical blow. My knees buckle, and a piercing scream escapes my lips as the bond snaps. Agony tears through me, a searing pain ripping apart my chest. My mate—the one meant for me—has chosen duty over destiny, a pack whore over his fated partner. °•°• What happens when the mate you’ve loved your whole life shatters you in front of everyone? Rejected before the entire Stormclaw pack, stripped of her title, and cast out, Liora is left with nothing but heartbreak and betrayal. The life she knew is gone, but she refuses to stay broken. In the Moonfire pack, she discovers a strength no one saw coming. As war looms and old ties pull at her heart, she faces an impossible choice: reclaim the love that once destroyed her or embrace the destiny she was born for. When the past and present collide, secrets will rise. Can bonds truly be broken, or do some fates refuse to be denied? • This story is intended for mature 18+ readers and contains themes that may be sensitive to some, including violence, mentions of blood and killing, and explicit love scenes. °